Voluntas Dei (1912)

Voluntas Dei is a novel written by Lily Dougall and published in 1912. The story revolves around a young woman named Hester, who is struggling to find her place in the world. Hester is a devout Christian who is determined to follow the will of God, but she finds herself torn between her faith and her desire for independence.As Hester navigates her way through life, she encounters a variety of characters who challenge her beliefs and test her resolve. She meets a wealthy young man named John, who is drawn to her piety and purity, but who also represents a world of privilege and materialism that Hester is not sure she wants to be a part of.Hester also befriends a group of socialists who are fighting for workers' rights and social justice. Their radical ideas challenge Hester's conservative beliefs, but she finds herself drawn to their passion and their commitment to making the world a better place.Throughout the novel, Hester struggles to reconcile her faith with the realities of the world around her. She questions whether it is possible to live a truly Christian life in a world that is so full of injustice and inequality. Ultimately, she must decide whether to follow the will of God or to forge her own path in life.Voluntas Dei is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores themes of faith, social justice, and personal identity. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.