Saint Agnes

By Eliza Allen Starr

Saint Agnes is a historical fiction novel written by Eliza Allen Starr. The story is set in the 4th century AD and revolves around the life of Saint Agnes, a young Christian girl who was martyred for her faith.The novel depicts the life of Agnes, who was born into a wealthy Roman family. Despite her privileged upbringing, Agnes is deeply devoted to her Christian faith and refuses to renounce it even when faced with persecution and death.The book portrays the struggles and challenges that Agnes faces as she tries to remain true to her beliefs in a society that is hostile towards Christianity. It also explores the themes of love, sacrifice, and faith in the face of adversity.Throughout the novel, the author provides a vivid and detailed depiction of life in ancient Rome, including the social and political structures of the time, as well as the religious and cultural beliefs of the people.Overall, Saint Agnes is a powerful and moving story that offers a glimpse into the life of a young girl who was willing to die for her faith. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, Christian literature, or the history of Christianity.THIS 16 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Patron Saints, by Eliza Allen Starr. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766141942.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: 1430425156
• ISBN13: 9781430425151
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"