Pastor's Wedding Gift (1854)

Pastor's Wedding Gift is a novel written by William Makepeace Thayer and first published in 1854. The story follows the life of a young minister named Charles Howard, who is given a valuable diamond ring as a wedding gift from a wealthy member of his congregation. However, as Charles begins to wear the ring, he finds that it brings him nothing but trouble and misfortune. He soon learns that the ring is cursed and that it has a dark history that dates back centuries. As he tries to rid himself of the ring, Charles must confront his own beliefs and values, as well as the power of superstition and the supernatural. The novel is a compelling exploration of the themes of faith, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a thought-provoking and engaging read that will appeal to fans of classic literature and historical fiction.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.