The Mother of St. Nicholas, Santa Claus: A Story of Duty and Peril is a novel written by Grant Balfour in 1899. The book tells the story of the mother of St. Nicholas, the legendary figure who brings gifts to children on Christmas Eve. The novel is set in the ancient city of Myra in Turkey, where the mother of St. Nicholas, a devout Christian, faces persecution from the Roman Empire for her beliefs. The book follows her journey as she navigates through the dangerous political climate of the time, all while raising her son ...
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The Mother of St. Nicholas, Santa Claus: A Story of Duty and Peril is a novel written by Grant Balfour in 1899. The book tells the story of the mother of St. Nicholas, the legendary figure who brings gifts to children on Christmas Eve. The novel is set in the ancient city of Myra in Turkey, where the mother of St. Nicholas, a devout Christian, faces persecution from the Roman Empire for her beliefs. The book follows her journey as she navigates through the dangerous political climate of the time, all while raising her son Nicholas to become a kind and generous man. The novel explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the power of faith in the face of adversity. Balfour's writing is vivid and evocative, transporting readers to a different time and place. The characters are well-developed and complex, and the plot is both engaging and thought-provoking. The Mother of St. Nicholas, Santa Claus: A Story of Duty and Peril is a timeless tale that will appeal to readers of all 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.
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