The Bread Of God (1867)

By Mrs. Henry Frederick Brock

Book Overview

The Bread of God is a novel written by Mrs. Henry Frederick Brock and originally published in 1867. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Rosamond, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Despite her privileged upbringing, Rosamond feels unfulfilled and yearns for something more meaningful in her life.One day, she meets a mysterious and charismatic man named Mr. Lyon, who introduces her to a new way of thinking and living. Mr. Lyon is a follower of a religious sect known as the Bread of God, which emphasizes the importance of living a simple and humble life. Rosamond is immediately drawn to Mr. Lyon and his teachings and decides to join the Bread of God.As Rosamond becomes more involved with the sect, she begins to question her own beliefs and values. She struggles to reconcile her desire for material wealth and social status with the Bread of God's teachings of selflessness and sacrifice. Along the way, she must also confront the disapproval of her family and society at large.The Bread of God is a thought-provoking and introspective novel that explores themes of spirituality, morality, and social class. It offers a unique perspective on the Victorian era and the tensions between traditional values and emerging ideas.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: 1120731496
• ISBN13: 9781120731494
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"