Publisher's Synopsis
The Silence of Sebastian is a novel written by Anna T. Sadlier and published in 1913. The story revolves around Sebastian, a young man who has taken a vow of silence after witnessing a tragic event in his youth. He lives a solitary life in a monastery, where he spends his days in prayer and contemplation. However, his peaceful existence is disrupted when he is called upon to help a young woman who is being forced into a marriage against her will. Sebastian is torn between his vow of silence and his desire to help the woman, and he must navigate a series of challenges and obstacles to find a way to assist her without breaking his vow. Along the way, he confronts his own inner demons and learns valuable lessons about love, sacrifice, and the power of faith. The Silence of Sebastian is a moving and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of spirituality, morality, and the human condition.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.