The Infidel: A Story of the Great Revival, published in 1900 by M. E. Braddon, follows William Thornton, a former clergyman turned infidel, and his daughter Antonia as they navigate the literary world of London. The novel explores themes of faith, intellect, and social aspiration, highlighting the struggles of a disgraced priest and the impact of his secular beliefs on his daughter's upbringing. This work provides a rich exploration of human character against the backdrop of the 18th-century Evangelical Revival in England, making it a notable contribution to the genre of religious fiction.
