The Heretic is a novel written by Lewis Erwin Finney. The story revolves around a man named John Heretic, who is a successful businessman and a devoted family man. However, he is also a heretic, who questions the traditional beliefs and practices of his community.As he becomes more vocal about his beliefs, he faces opposition and persecution from the conservative members of his community. His family and friends also start to distance themselves from him, which puts a strain on his personal relationships.Despite the challenges he faces, John remains committed to his beliefs and continues to speak out against the injustices he sees in his community. He also begins to attract a following of like-minded individuals who share his views.The Heretic is a thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of faith, freedom of thought, and the consequences of challenging the status quo. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of belief and the human experience.1924. The romance, rebellion, regeneration and religion of an ex-priest, who, himself, told this story to the author. The book begins: The fog was so dense that one could not see the planks at his feet. It moved with the pedestrian and distilled on his clothing. It shrouded the town and the river, and made mysterious the sounds which it intensified. The voices of the fishermen in their boats seemed but a few feet away, and one could hear the splash as a fish was lifted out of its native element. The running of the lifts of the coal mine, and the steady whine of a shrill whistle at the saltworks, gave notice that industry does not wait for sunshine. Busy hammers could be heard calking the new steamboat, Emma Rickard, at the boatyard, a mile away.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.