Publisher's Synopsis
The Mormon Prophet is a historical novel written by Lily Dougall and published in 1899. The book tells the story of a young Englishwoman named Mary who falls in love with a Mormon missionary named John. John is sent on a mission to England to convert people to the Mormon faith, and Mary becomes one of his converts.As Mary becomes more involved in the Mormon community, she becomes increasingly fascinated by their charismatic leader, Joseph Smith. She begins to see him as a prophet and believes that he has a special connection to God.However, as Mary becomes more deeply involved in the Mormon faith, she also becomes more aware of the controversies surrounding it. She learns about the practice of polygamy and the persecution that Mormons have faced in the United States.As Mary grapples with these issues, she also struggles with her own feelings for John. She must decide whether to stay with him and become a part of the Mormon community or to leave and forge her own path.The Mormon Prophet is a gripping tale of love, faith, and the search for truth. It offers a unique glimpse into the early days of the Mormon Church and the challenges faced by its members.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.
