Publisher's Synopsis
The Italian Convert: A Narrative, Founded On Fact is a historical novel written by Francis Westley and published in 1821. The story is based on a true account of a young Italian woman named Rosalina, who converted from Catholicism to Protestantism in the early 18th century.The novel follows Rosalina's journey as she struggles to reconcile her newfound faith with the expectations and traditions of her family and community. She faces persecution and rejection from those around her, but ultimately finds strength and support in the Protestant community.The Italian Convert provides a vivid portrayal of the religious and cultural tensions of the time, as well as the personal struggles of individuals who dared to challenge the status quo. It is a powerful and inspiring story of faith, courage, and perseverance in the face of adversity.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.
