Publisher's Synopsis
""The Penalty and Redemption"" is a novel written by George Miles White and originally published in 1907. The story follows the life of the protagonist, John L. McPherson, a successful businessman who becomes embroiled in a scandalous affair with a married woman. As a result, he is shunned by society and forced to flee his hometown.After several years of wandering, John returns to his hometown and attempts to rebuild his life. He is met with resistance from the townspeople, who continue to view him as a pariah. Despite this, John perseveres and eventually finds redemption through his acts of kindness and selflessness.The novel explores themes of sin, redemption, forgiveness, and the power of community. It is a poignant and thought-provoking work that delves into the complexities of human nature and the struggle for redemption 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.
