Publisher's Synopsis
The Priestess is a historical fiction novel written by Elie Bertrand Berthet in 1846. The story is set in Britain during the early days of Christianity and follows the life of a young woman named Editha. Editha is the daughter of a pagan priest and is chosen by her people to become a priestess. However, when she meets a Christian missionary named Paulinus, she begins to question her beliefs and eventually converts to Christianity.The novel explores the clash between paganism and Christianity during this time period, as well as the challenges faced by those who converted to the new religion. It also delves into themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice as Editha must choose between her duty to her people and her newfound faith.Overall, The Priestess is a captivating tale that provides insight into the early days of Christianity in Britain and the struggles faced by those who embraced the new religion.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.
