St. Giles’s of the Leper (1905)

St. Giles's Of The Leper is a novel written by Edward Codrington William Grey and published in 1905. The story is set in the Middle Ages and revolves around the life of a leper named Giles. Giles is an outcast from society due to his disease and is forced to live in a leper colony outside the town of St. Giles. Despite his affliction, Giles remains optimistic and finds solace in his faith. The novel follows Giles as he interacts with the other lepers in the colony and the townspeople who visit. The story explores themes of social exclusion, faith, and the human condition. Grey's vivid descriptions of life in a leper colony provide a glimpse into a world that is often overlooked in historical fiction. Overall, St. Giles's Of The Leper is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on life in the Middle Ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.