The Ball and the Cross

'The modern world is not evil; in some ways the modern world is far too good. It is full of wild and wasted virtues.' Serialised in 1905, The Ball and the Cross is a fascinating and nuanced exploration of the spiritual and rationalist world views. Evan Maclan, a devout Catholic, and James Turnball, a fiery atheist, agree to duel after a heated argument over religion. But every time the two men a...