The Ancient Miracle (1906)

The Ancient Miracle is a historical fiction novel written by Jane Grosvenor Cooke and published in 1906. Set in the 15th century, the story revolves around the life of a young girl named Angela, who is born into a wealthy family in Florence, Italy. Angela is a devout Christian and is fascinated by the miracles of the saints. She becomes a nun and is sent to a convent in Siena, where she meets a young man named Antonio, who is also deeply religious.As they spend more time together, Angela and Antonio fall in love, but they know that their love is forbidden. However, when Antonio is accused of a crime he did not commit, Angela uses her knowledge of miracles to help clear his name. The book explores themes of faith, love, and the power of miracles, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in Renaissance Italy. The Ancient Miracle is a captivating and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in historical fiction and religious themes.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.