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"Mariquita" from John Ayscough. English writer and Roman Catholic priest (1858 - 1928).

Mariquita: A Novel is a book written by John Ayscough and published in 1922. The story is set in Spain and follows the life of a young girl named Mariquita, who is born into a wealthy family. Mariquita is a beautiful and intelligent girl, but she is also rebellious and independent-minded,... Read Full Overview

Mariquita: A Novel is a book written by John Ayscough and published in 1922. The novel is set in Spain and tells the story of a young girl named Mariquita who is the daughter of a wealthy family. Mariquita is beautiful, intelligent, and well-educated, but she is also rebellious... Read Full Overview

As outspoken in his day as Richard Dawkins or Christopher Hitchens are today, American freethinker and author ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL (1833-1899) was a notorious radical whose uncompromising views on religion and slavery (they were bad, in his opinion), women's suffrage (a good... Read Full Overview

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"Mariquita: A Novel" by John Ayscough explores the complexities of faith and religious life. Set against a rich historical backdrop, this literary novel delves into the world of nuns and the profound choices that shape their destinies. Ayscough's meticulously crafted story... Read Full Overview