02160cam a22003133u 4500 8892 UtSlPG 20260610133227.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR MacDonald, George, 1824-1905 Adela Cathcart, Volume 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-09-01 Produced by Distributed Proofreaders "Adela Cathcart, Volume 1" by George MacDonald is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the titular character, Adela Cathcart, who experiences a mysterious ailment that eludes understanding by those around her at a time when she should be celebrating the joys of Christmas. The narrative introduces us to several key figures, including her father, Colonel Cathcart, as well as a fellow passenger, a clergyman, who becomes crucial to the unfolding drama around Adela's condition. The opening of this volume sets the scene on Christmas Eve as the protagonist, John Smith, travels by train to visit an old friend, Colonel Cathcart, where Adela lives. The atmosphere is heavy with a sense of gloom, contrasting the festive spirit of the season, as it becomes evident that Adela is suffering from a deep sense of hopelessness. Smith encounters various characters along his journey, including an intriguing clergyman, who sparks a curiosity about the nature of faith and joy against the backdrop of Adela's melancholic state. This juxtaposition of cheer and sorrow serves as a catalyst for exploring themes of love, friendship, and healing, setting the stage for the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Scotland -- Fiction Christian fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8892 50812 50812