
PREFACE
A LOST CAUSE
CHAPTER I - THE INTERRUPTED EUCHARIST
CHAPTER II - MR. HAMLYN AND SON AT HOME
CHAPTER III - LORD HUDDERSFIELD AND THE GUESTS AT SCARNING COURT
CHAPTER IV - LUCY BLANTYRE AT THE CLERGY-HOUSE
CHAPTER V - WEALTHY MISS PRITCHETT AND POOR GUSSIE DAVIES ENTER THE VICARAGE GARDEN
CHAPTER VI - BOADICEA, JOAN OF ARC, CHARLOTTE CORDAY, JAEL, AND MISS PRITCHETT OF HORNHAM
CHAPTER VII - THE OFFICES OF THE "LUTHER LEAGUE"—AN INTERIOR
CHAPTER VIII - A PRIVATE CONFERENCE AT MIDNIGHT A YEAR LATER
In this compelling drama the world of England’s church is laid bare, caught in a fierce debate that pits zealous reformers against a quiet, steadfast Catholic tradition. Through a cast of fictional yet recognizable figures, the story brings to life the heated arguments that have roiled the Anglican community in recent years. The author blends a real incident—a stolen Blessed Sacrament used for propaganda—with imaginative storytelling to ask where truth truly lies.
The narrative unfolds amid intrigue and moral conflict, as a high‑ranking archbishop confronts a cunning publicist who has seized the sacred wafer. While the characters embody the extremes of their causes, the author steers clear of simple caricature, offering a measured portrait of conviction and doubt. Listeners will find a thoughtful, thought‑provoking tale that examines faith, liberty, and the cost of ideological battles.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (347K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2012-08-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1875–1923
A prolific Edwardian journalist and novelist, he is best remembered for When It Was Dark (1903), a sensational bestseller built around a religious conspiracy. Writing under several names, he produced popular fiction, essays, and journalism with a flair for controversy and drama.
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