Sons Of Francis

By Anne Macdonell

Book Overview

Sons of Francis is a novel by Anne MacDonell that tells the story of a family of four brothers who are all named after Saint Francis of Assisi. The brothers, Francis, Leo, Giles, and Bernard, are raised in a devoutly Catholic household in rural Ireland. As they grow up, each brother struggles to find his own path in life, navigating the challenges of love, faith, and family.Francis, the eldest brother, becomes a priest and dedicates his life to serving the Church. Leo, the second brother, falls in love with a Protestant woman and must confront the religious and social barriers between them. Giles, the third brother, is a talented artist who struggles with his own demons and the pressures of his family's expectations. Bernard, the youngest brother, is a free spirit who travels the world and experiences a variety of adventures before eventually returning home.Throughout the novel, MacDonell explores themes of faith, family, and identity, as well as the tensions between tradition and modernity. She also offers a vivid portrait of rural Ireland in the mid-twentieth century, with its close-knit communities and deep religious roots. Sons of Francis is a moving and thought-provoking novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy family sagas and stories of personal growth and transformation.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: 1425491820
• ISBN13: 9781425491826
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"