Helbeck of Bannisdale (Historical Novel)

Helbeck of Bannisdale, a historical novel by Mrs. Humphry Ward, provides a captivating portrayal of the struggle between faith and reason in late 19th-century England. Set in the Lake District, the novel follows the complex relationship between Laura Fountain, a devout Catholic, and Everard Barfoot, a skeptical agnostic, as they navigate their conflicting beliefs and societal expectations. Ward's ...