Project Gutenberg 2014-01-04 Public domain in the USA. 241 Shorthouse, J. H. (Joseph Henry) 1834 1903 Shorthouse, Joseph Henry John Inglesant: A Romance (Volume 1 of 2) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Inglesant Produced by Al Haines "John Inglesant: A Romance" by J. H. Shorthouse is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous period of the English Civil War, the book follows the life of John Inglesant, a man deeply intertwined with the religious tensions of his time, particularly between the Catholic and Protestant faiths. The narrative explores his journey through loyalty, struggle, and spiritual seeking, addressing themes of identity and faith as he grapples with the complexities of his beliefs. The opening of the novel introduces us to the protagonist, John Inglesant, reminiscing about his past during a visit to a friend's family estate in Shropshire. As he learns about a historic figure, also named John Inglesant, who served King Charles I and became involved in clandestine dealings with Catholics, the narrative sets the stage for John’s own exploration of faith and duty. The lush descriptions of the English countryside and the significant presence of Catholic tradition create a vivid backdrop, while John's internal conflict regarding his beliefs foreshadows the emotional and spiritual journey that he will undertake throughout the story. His relationship with Father Sancta Clara, a Jesuit with significant influence, hints at the challenges and dilemmas he will face in a divided society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44587/44587-rst/images/img-cover.jpg Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Great Britain -- History -- Charles I, 1625-1649 -- Fiction Religious fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 563977 2025-07-18T05:35:56.659608 text/html 545916 2024-10-23T22:03:52 text/html 292903 2025-07-18T05:36:05.976508 application/epub+zip 595398 2025-01-18T05:50:08.624080 application/pdf 595396 2025-01-18T05:49:58.438139 application/pdf 300751 2025-07-18T05:36:00.477550 application/epub+zip 272475 2025-07-18T05:35:58.192540 application/epub+zip 428185 2025-07-18T05:36:09.666496 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 403381 2025-07-18T05:36:04.589558 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 375656 2022-09-20T10:40:22.885475 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 527744 2025-07-18T05:35:56.161559 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 529564 2014-01-04T14:12:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 527958 2014-01-04T14:12:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 527957 2014-01-04T14:12:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 27421 2025-07-18T05:36:09.802462 application/rdf+xml 512509 2025-07-18T05:35:55.949568 text/x-rst 512509 2014-01-04T14:12:56 text/x-rst 11856 2025-07-18T05:35:58.873513 image/jpeg 1922 2025-07-18T05:35:58.532525 image/jpeg 195365 2014-01-04T14:12:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 195030 2014-01-04T14:12:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 282379 2014-01-04T14:11:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 268635 2014-01-04T14:12:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 194980 2014-01-04T14:12:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 271877 2025-07-18T05:35:56.703577 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog