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Patron Saints

Patron Saints

Starr, Eliza Allen

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Religious BiographiesFiction AnthologiesCatholicism

ISBN10: 1162589787
ISBN13: 9781162589787
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 408
Weight: 1.54
Height: 0.84 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Patron Saints is a novel written by Eliza Allen Starr. It is a historical fiction set in the late 19th century in Chicago, Illinois. The story follows the lives of two young women, Catherine and Margaret, who are both struggling to find their place in a rapidly changing society.Catherine is a wealthy socialite who is bored with her privileged life and yearns for something more meaningful. Margaret is a poor Irish immigrant who works as a maid and dreams of a better life for herself and her family.As the two women navigate their way through the challenges of their respective worlds, they are drawn together by a shared passion for social justice and a desire to make a difference in the lives of those around them. Together, they become involved in the fight for workers' rights and the struggle for women's suffrage.The novel explores themes of class, gender, and social inequality, as well as the power of friendship and the importance of standing up for what you believe in. With vivid descriptions of the city of Chicago and its people, Patron Saints is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers a glimpse into a fascinating period of American history.1871. A collection of stories about patron saints stemming from the ancient acts of the saints. These acts are the sources from which all narrative on these heroes of the church have come from. Includes sketches on the following Saints: Peter, Paul, Agnes, Benedict, Scholastica, Dorothea, Joseph, Francis of Paula, Bede, Dunstan, Anthony of Padua, Aloysius, Vincent of Paul, Laurence, Dominic, Jerome, Lioba, Luke, Cecilia, Stanislaus, Stephen, and Lucy. With twelve illustrations.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.

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