The Secret Sign

by Gladys Malvern

Historical fiction about the early days of Christianity

Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance

hardcover

First published January 1, 1961

About the author

Gladys Malvern wrote almost four dozen books in her prolific career as a writer of historical and biographical Young Adult fiction. She was born in Newark, New Jersey on July 17, 1897. Her family roots were in Virginia and her ancestors include such historic American names as Lee, Rolfe, Randolph, and Custis.

Reviews

[Margaret Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you are a fan of Gladys Malvern and you are wondering if there are any books in her library that you should skip, this would be the one. The racist stereotypes made me cringe, and I find the plot implausible, especially at the end. Avoid this one!