A Saint Of The Twentieth Century (1910)

By Fannie Bond Rice

Book Overview

A Saint Of The Twentieth Century is a historical novel written by Fannie Bond Rice and first published in 1910. The book is set in the early 20th century and tells the story of a young woman named Ruth, who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her strict and religious aunt. Despite her aunt's attempts to control her life, Ruth is determined to live life on her own terms and becomes involved in various social causes, including women's suffrage and temperance.As Ruth becomes more involved in these causes, she meets a group of like-minded individuals who become her close friends and allies. Among them is a young man named John, who Ruth falls in love with. However, their relationship is complicated by John's own struggles with alcoholism and his commitment to the cause of temperance.Throughout the novel, Rice explores themes of social justice, faith, and love, as Ruth and her friends navigate the challenges of their time. The book is a compelling portrait of a woman who defies societal expectations and becomes a force for change in her community.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165922797
• ISBN13: 9781165922796
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"