The Marble Preacher (1873)

By Mrs. Henry Steele Clarke

Book Overview

The Marble Preacher is a novel written by Mrs. Henry Steele Clarke and published in 1873. The story is set in New York City and follows the life of Reverend Dr. Paul Meredith, a young and ambitious preacher who is determined to make a name for himself in the city's elite circles. He is known for his powerful sermons and his charismatic personality, which attracts a large following. However, his success is threatened when he becomes involved in a scandalous affair with a wealthy socialite, Mrs. Van Cortlandt. As the scandal unfolds, Dr. Meredith must confront the consequences of his actions and decide whether to continue on his path of ambition or to seek redemption. The Marble Preacher is a story of love, betrayal, and the struggle between personal ambition and moral integrity.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: 1167238095
• ISBN13: 9781167238093
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 488 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"