This novel tells the story of Reuben Malter, a Jewish merchant who falls in love with the beautiful but persecuted Miriam, and who must choose between his love for her and his loyalty to his faith and community. Set in England in the early 19th century, it explores issues of identity, tolerance, and religious freedom in a gripping and moving narrative.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.