The Day-Star Prophet (1865)

By Mrs Alfred Allnut

Book Overview

The Day-Star Prophet is a novel written by Mrs. Alfred Allnutt and published in 1865. The book is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Mary, who is believed to have prophetic powers. Mary is born into a poor family in the English countryside and is raised by her mother and grandmother. As a child, she begins to have strange visions and dreams, which her family believes are messages from God.As Mary grows older, her prophetic abilities become more pronounced, and she begins to attract a following of people who believe in her powers. She becomes known as the ""Day-Star Prophet"" and travels around England, delivering messages from God and performing miracles. However, not everyone is convinced of Mary's abilities, and she faces opposition from those who believe she is a fraud.The novel explores themes of faith, doubt, and the power of belief. It also touches on the social and economic issues of the time, such as poverty and class inequality. The Day-Star Prophet is a thought-provoking and engaging read that offers a unique perspective on the Victorian era and the role of religion in society.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: 1120874874
• ISBN13: 9781120874870
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"