Publisher's Synopsis
The Following of the Star is a novel written by Florence L. Barclay. It is a heartwarming story of love, faith, and sacrifice that revolves around the life of a young woman named Ursula. Ursula is a talented artist who is deeply in love with a man named Brian Kent. However, their relationship is put to the test when Brian is called to serve in World War I. Ursula is devastated by his departure, but she finds solace in her art and in her faith. As she continues to paint, she discovers a hidden talent for creating religious images. Her work eventually catches the attention of a wealthy art collector, who commissions her to create a painting of the Nativity scene. Ursula is thrilled at the opportunity, but she soon realizes that the painting will require a great deal of sacrifice on her part. She must travel to a remote village in Italy to study the scene, and she must also leave behind the man she loves. The novel follows Ursula's journey as she faces the challenges of creating the painting and as she learns to trust in God's plan for her life. The Following of the Star is a moving and inspiring story that will appeal to readers of all ages.1911. Barclay wrote love stories that extolled the benefits of wedded bliss. The Rosary was her most popular work. The Following of the Star, a romance begins: David Rivers closed his Bible suddenly, slipped it into the inner pocket of his coat, and, leaning back in his armchair, relaxed the tension at which he had been sitting while he mentally put his thoughts into terse and forcible phraseology. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
