Publisher's Synopsis
War with the Saints is a novel written by Elizabeth Charlotte in 1848. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Agnes Grey, who is a devout Christian and lives in a small village in England. Agnes is a kind and compassionate person who is loved by everyone in the village. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when a group of religious fanatics, known as the Saints, come to the village.The Saints are led by a charismatic leader named Mr. Hatton, who preaches a radical form of Christianity. They believe that they are the chosen ones and that the rest of the world is evil. They start to exert their influence on the villagers and soon Agnes finds herself at odds with them. She tries to reason with them and show them the error of their ways, but they are not willing to listen.As the Saints become more powerful, they start to take over the village and impose their beliefs on everyone. Agnes, along with a few other villagers, decides to stand up against them and fight for their freedom. They form a resistance group and engage in a battle with the Saints.The novel explores themes of religious fanaticism, freedom, and the power of community. It is a gripping tale of courage and resilience in the face of oppression. Elizabeth Charlotte's writing style is engaging and vivid, bringing the characters and the setting to life. War with the Saints is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction and social commentary.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.
