Sanctuary (1916)

Sanctuary is a novel written by Mary Angela Dickens and published in 1916. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Hilary Shenstone. Hilary is a talented artist who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is also haunted by a traumatic event from her past that has left her emotionally scarred.The novel follows Hilary as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and healing. She travels to a remote village in the English countryside, where she takes up residence in an old mansion called Sanctuary. There, she meets a cast of eccentric characters, including the reclusive owner of the mansion, Mr. Cavanagh, and his enigmatic daughter, Rachel.As Hilary settles into her new surroundings, she begins to uncover the secrets of Sanctuary and the people who inhabit it. She also finds herself drawn to a young man named John Grimbal, who is struggling with his own demons. Together, Hilary and John embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, as they confront the past and learn to live in the present.Sanctuary is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, loss, and redemption. It is a poignant and moving story that will resonate with readers of all ages.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.