About this book
George MacDonald's St. George and St. Michael, Volume 1 is a sweeping historical romance set during England's most turbulent era—the Civil Wars that tore a nation apart. When seventeen-year-old Dorothy Vaughan challenges her childhood friend Richard Heywood to prove his worth by taking a stand in the escalating conflict between king and parliament, she unknowingly sets in motion a tragic love story destined to fracture under the weight of conscience and conviction.
As tensions ignite between Charles I and his opponents, Richard discovers his beliefs align not with Dorothy's unwavering royalism, but with his father's puritan principles. Caught between his immovable moral convictions and his love for Dorothy, Richard faces an impossible choice—one that neither passion nor devotion can resolve. Meanwhile, Dorothy seeks refuge in a world of faith, magic, and mystery as the chaos of war closes in around them.
MacDonald masterfully weaves realistic historical detail with an otherworldly spiritual atmosphere, exploring themes of duty, faith, love, and the price of principle. This compelling historical fiction transcends simple romance, delving into the nature of conscience and the courage required to follow one's deepest convictions, even when it means losing everything.
Perfect for listeners drawn to historical fiction with emotional depth and spiritual resonance, this Volume 1 introduction sets the stage for a profound meditation on loyalty, love, and the transformative power of standing firm in one's beliefs.
