About this book
One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford by Emily Sarah Holt begins with a single, frostbound evening that sets a quiet village against a storm of conscience and conflict. Set in and around Oxford, this literary historical fiction traces the tensions that arise when a reforming preacher returns to a community steeped in tradition, and the line between faith and power is violently tested. Emily Sarah Holt weaves vivid period detail—church politics, parish life, and the rugged rhythms of rural England—into a tense moral drama about conviction, persecution, and the cost of standing by one’s beliefs.
Holt’s prose captures Victorian religious debate and the human faces behind it: weary mothers, earnest youths, and clergy caught between scripture and authority. Themes of martyrdom, conscience, and the struggle for spiritual truth are rendered with compassion and a clear Protestant perspective, while the snowy Oxford setting enriches the story’s atmosphere and historical authenticity.
Ideal for listeners who love classic literature and historical fiction with a moral core, One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford offers thoughtful, immersive storytelling—perfect for fans of period dramas, faith-centered narratives, and audiobook listeners seeking a reflective, character-driven tale.
