Angels' Work Or The Choristers Of St. Mark's: And Two Other Tales (1848)

By John Henry Parker

Book Overview

Angels' Work or The Choristers of St. Mark's: And Two Other Tales is a book written by John Henry Parker in 1848. The book is a collection of three short stories that revolve around the themes of faith, redemption, and the supernatural. The first story, Angels' Work, follows the life of a young boy named Walter who is orphaned and taken in by the choir of St. Mark's Cathedral. Through his experiences in the choir, Walter discovers the power of music and faith to heal wounds and bring people together.The second story, The Hermit of Warkworth, tells the tale of a hermit who lives in a cave near the ruins of Warkworth Castle. The hermit, who is believed to have magical powers, is sought out by a group of travelers who are in need of his help. Through his wisdom and guidance, the hermit helps the travelers find peace and clarity in their lives.The final story, The Legend of St. Wilfrid's Well, is a supernatural tale about a holy well that is said to have healing powers. The story follows a young girl who is cured of a mysterious illness after drinking from the well, but soon discovers that the well's powers come with a price.Overall, Angels' Work or The Choristers of St. Mark's: And Two Other Tales is a thought-provoking and engaging collection of stories that explore the complexities of faith and the supernatural.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: 1165306913
• ISBN13: 9781165306916
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"