The Shadow Of The Cross (1843)

""The Shadow of the Cross"" is a historical novel written by William Adams and first published in 1843. The story is set in medieval England and follows the life of a young nobleman named Sir Reginald de Courtenay. Reginald is the heir to a powerful family, but he is also a devout Christian who struggles to reconcile his faith with his duties as a knight.As Reginald grows older, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the violence and corruption of the society around him. He begins to question the legitimacy of the feudal system and the Church's role in maintaining it. This puts him at odds with his own family and with the ruling elite of England.Despite the obstacles he faces, Reginald remains committed to his faith and to his ideals. He becomes involved with a group of rebels who are fighting against the injustices of the system, and he risks everything to help them. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Edith, who shares his passion for justice and freedom.""The Shadow of the Cross"" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of faith, love, and social justice. It is a vivid portrayal of medieval England and a compelling story of one man's struggle to do what is right in a world that is often cruel and unjust.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.