Philosophical and moral novel exploring faith, purpose and spiritual awakening, centred on the search for truth and the meaning of life. Translated from the Russian by E. J. Dillon, Ph.D. Published in London by The Brotherhood Publishing Co., Croydon, 1895. Hardcover in red cloth with gilt (gold) lettering to the upper board and spine. Boards show age-related surface wear with fading, scuffing and fraying to edges and corners.