02617cam a22003373u 4500 39987 UtSlPG 20260610133920.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Steel, Flora Annie Webster, 1847-1929 The Flower of Forgiveness Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-06-13 The flower of forgiveness -- Harvest -- For the faith -- The bhut-baby -- Râmchunderji -- Heera Nund -- Feroza -- In the house of a coppersmith -- Faizullah -- The footsteps of death -- Habitual criminals -- Mussumât Kirpo's doll -- "London" -- Lâl -- A debt of honour -- The village legacy. Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books (Harvard University) "The Flower of Forgiveness" by Flora Annie Webster Steel is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins by examining the concept of forgiveness against the backdrop of a pilgrimage to the Cave of Amar-nâth in India. Central to the narrative are characters like Taylor, a doctor, and his inquisitive companion, who become entwined in a tale of rituals, societal norms, and the conflicts arising from them, particularly as they observe the complexities of faith and redemption among diverse individuals at the pilgrimage site. The beginning of the novel introduces us to a conversation between two characters who discuss a unique flower called “Remissionensis” and the tales associated with it. As the narrative unfolds, it shifts to the atmosphere of the annual pilgrimage to the sacred site, filled with pilgrims seeking forgiveness of their sins. A dramatic incident occurs involving a fanatical personality, who confronts an elderly Brahman, leading to tensions among the crowd and highlighting the societal structure and the significance of caste. The opening exemplifies the book’s exploration of themes like sin, redemption, and the struggles of characters trying to navigate their identities within a spiritual journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified India -- Fiction British -- India -- Fiction Short stories, English https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39987 80826 80826