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A foundling left on a doorstep is christened Luke Sparrow and grows into a solitary, introspective man whose institutional upbringing fuels a persistent longing for an absent love. Gifted academically and drawn to the sea, he cultivates solitary pursuits and an intense attachment to water that echo deeper memories and yearnings. The narrative follows his inner life and relationships as mysteries of identity and past losses are gradually confronted, examining themes of belonging, faith, and the slow dissolution of emotional barriers toward reconciliation and renewed human connection.

The Beloved Sinner

Rachel Swete Macnamara

Author of the “Fringe of the Desert,” “The Torch of Life,” and “Drifting Waters”

One of the very prettiest of springtime romances—a tale of exuberant young spirits intoxicated with the springtime of living, of love gone adventuring on the rough road—a story, humorous with the gay impudences of a young Eve who is half-afraid and altogether delighted with her fairy-prince.

G. P. Putnam’s Sons

New York

London

TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES

Moved the list of the author’s books from the beginning to between p. 247 and the first advertising page.
Silently corrected typographical errors and variations in spelling.
Retained anachronistic, non-standard, and uncertain spellings as printed.