The Supreme Crime - Couverture souple

Gerard, Dorothea

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1410101142 ISBN 13 : 9781410101143

Editeur : Fredonia Books (NL), 2002

Synopsis

A novel about a husband who believes his innocent wife guilty of poisoning his sister. The story depicts in considerable detail Ruthenian life in Austria, especially the priests of the Greek Church and their households: "For the enlightenment of English readers little acquainted with the religious customs of Eastern Europe, it is as well to point out, at the beginning of this story of Ruthenian life in Austria, that the representatives of this class belong to the branch of the Greek Church united to Rome, in which matrimony, although not absolutely obligatory for the clergy, is the almost universal condition. An aspirant not married at his ordination must be celibate for life-a rule which results in all Ruthenian priests, with very rare exceptions, being married men." Dorothea Gerard was a pseudonym of Mme. Longard de Longgarde (1855-1915).

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

What he saw there was a young, narrow, rather hollow-cheeked face, above which the reddish fair hair showed an inclination to stand up. The eyes were of a clear, transparent blue, and a trifle too wide open, which, in conjunction with the upright hair, gave him a slightly startled expression. A bout the large, mobile, and well-shaped mouth there was a suggestion of harshness, corrected by something sunny in the depth of those transparent blue eyes the eyes of a boy who has not yet done wondering at the place he finds himself in. A fine young fellow, taken all in all, despite a slight stoop in the shoulders, and with the hand and foot of a woman delicate, narrow, and yet strongly moulded. But the picture did not please him ;with a sigh of discouragement he turned from the glass and made a few irresolute steps about the room.
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Présentation de l'éditeur

For the enlightenment of English readers little acquainted with the religious customs of Eastern Europe, it is as well to point out, at the beginning of this story of Ruthenian life in A ustria, that the representatives of this class belong to the branch of the Greek Church united to Rome, in which matrimony, although not absolutely obligatory for the clergy, is the almost universal condition. An aspirant not married at his ordination must be celibate for life a rule which results in all oj Ruthenian priests, with very rare exceptions, being married men. so cc u.
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Fredonia Books (NL)
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1410101142
• ISBN 13: 9781410101143
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 308
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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