For the Master's Sake

Emily Sarah Holt (1836–1893) was a prolific English novelist of the Victorian era, known for her strong historical leanings and devotion to Evangelical Christianity. An unwavering focus on didactic and educational themes colors her extensive bibliography. Born in Cheshire, Holt's upbringing in a wealthy family afforded her the comfort and time to develop her writing craft and to become well-versed...