Rebel Saints

By Mary Agnes Best

Book Overview

Rebel Saints is a novel by Mary Agnes Best that tells the story of a group of nuns who become involved in the Irish War of Independence. Set in the early 20th century, the book follows the lives of Sister Mary Concepta and her fellow sisters as they navigate their roles as both religious figures and political activists. As tensions rise between the British government and Irish nationalists, the nuns find themselves caught up in the struggle for independence, risking their lives to help those in need and fighting for their beliefs. Through their experiences, the novel explores themes of faith, patriotism, and the struggle for freedom. With vivid characters and a compelling plot, Rebel Saints is a powerful and thought-provoking read.Illustrated With Reproductions From Old Prints.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: 1425485022
• ISBN13: 9781425485023
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"