Publisher's Synopsis
Adela Cathcart is a novel written by the Scottish author George MacDonald. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume being the focus of this description. The story follows the titular character, Adela Cathcart, a young woman who is struggling to find her place in the world. Adela is a talented writer, but she is also plagued by doubts and insecurities about her abilities.As the story unfolds, Adela meets a number of interesting characters, including a young man named Stephen, who becomes her friend and confidant. Together, Adela and Stephen explore the world around them, delving into the mysteries of life and love. Along the way, they encounter a variety of challenges and obstacles, but they persevere and ultimately emerge stronger and wiser for their experiences.Throughout the book, MacDonald explores themes of faith, doubt, and the search for meaning in life. He also delves into the complexities of human relationships, exploring the bonds that tie people together and the conflicts that can tear them apart. With its rich character development, engaging plot, and thought-provoking themes, Adela Cathcart is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.""And the king said to himself: 'All the queens of my acquaintance have children, some three, some seven, an some as many as twelve; and my queen has not one. I feel ill-used.' So he made up his mind to be cross with his wife about it. But she bore it all like a good patient queen as she was. Then the king grew very cross indeed. But the queen pretended to take it all as a joke, and a very good one, too.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
