Publisher's Synopsis
Number Thirteen: Or The Story Of The Lost Vestal is a novel written by Emma Marshall and published in 1885. The book tells the story of a young girl named Agatha, who is brought up in a strict religious household. Agatha's father is a minister and her mother is a devout Christian, and they expect their daughter to follow in their footsteps.Agatha is a bright and curious girl, and she begins to question the strict beliefs of her parents. She becomes interested in the ancient Roman religion and the Vestal Virgins, who were priestesses of the goddess Vesta. Agatha becomes convinced that she is the reincarnation of a lost Vestal, and she begins to have vivid dreams and visions of her past life.As Agatha becomes more obsessed with her past life, her parents become increasingly concerned. They try to intervene and steer her back towards their own beliefs, but Agatha is determined to uncover the truth about her past. She embarks on a journey to Rome, where she hopes to find evidence of her past life as a Vestal Virgin.Number Thirteen: Or The Story Of The Lost Vestal is a fascinating exploration of faith, identity, and the power of the human imagination. Emma Marshall's vivid descriptions of ancient Rome and the Vestal Virgins bring the story to life, and her portrayal of Agatha's struggle to find her place in the world is both poignant and thought-provoking. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in history, religion, or the human psyche.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.
