Robert Falconer

Robert Falconer first published circa around 1876, is a classic Victorian novel that blends moral reflection with a deeply human coming-of-age story. It follows Robert Falconer, an orphan raised by his strict and controlling grandmother, whose rigid religious views cast a long shadow over his childhood. As Robert grows, he struggles with questions of faith, freedom, conscience, and forgiveness, seeking truth beyond fear and punishment.

Through Robert’s journey into adulthood, George MacDonald explores themes of compassion, moral courage, social justice, and the redemptive power of love. Thoughtful and quietly powerful, Robert Falconer reflects MacDonald’s belief in a faith rooted in kindness rather than judgment, making it an enduring work of spiritual and philosophical fiction from the Victorian era.

Condition: Very Good