Publisher's Synopsis
The God's Shadow is a novel written by George Macdonald Major and published in 1891. The book tells the story of a young man named Cosmo Warlock who is brought up in a strict religious household. Cosmo's father is a preacher who believes that his son is destined to become a great religious leader.As Cosmo grows up, he begins to question his faith and the strict rules that have been imposed upon him. He becomes interested in science and begins to explore the world around him. This leads him to clash with his father and the religious community he has been raised in.As Cosmo struggles to find his place in the world, he meets a woman named Elsie who shares his passion for science. The two fall in love and begin a relationship that is frowned upon by their families and the community.Over the course of the novel, Cosmo and Elsie face many challenges as they try to navigate their relationship and their conflicting beliefs. They are also forced to confront the shadowy figure of God, who seems to be watching over them and influencing their lives in mysterious ways.The God's Shadow is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of faith, science, love, and the nature of God. It is a compelling read that will leave readers thinking about the questions it raises long after they have finished the book.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
