The Passion of Mary-Margaret

This novel tells the story of Mary-Margaret, who must choose between her religious aspirations and a tumultuous love for Jude, her childhood friend.

In The Passion of Mary-Margaret, we follow the journey of a young woman torn between her faith and her heart. Mary-Margaret Fischer, born in 1930 on a picturesque island off Chesapeake Bay, has always envisioned her life as a religious sister, devoted to serving the Lord. Despite the tumultuous circumstances surrounding her birth, her desire to love and serve Jesus remains unwavering. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Jude Keller, her childhood friend and the lighthouse keeper's son. Jude is everything Mary-Margaret has been taught to avoid: rebellious, charming, and troubled.

As Mary-Margaret pursues her education at a convent school, her feelings for Jude grow, challenging her commitment to a life of celibacy. Jude's struggles lead him down a dark path, ultimately pulling him into the depths of Baltimore's red-light district. While Mary-Margaret prepares to dedicate her life to God, she cannot shake the connection she feels with Jude, a bond that transcends her religious aspirations.

When Jude returns home, he is a shell of the boy she once knew—bitter and broken. Mary-Margaret receives a divine call that forces her to confront her deepest desires and fears. Can she abandon her lifelong dream for a chance at love that could endanger her very soul? The Passion of Mary-Margaret is a poignant exploration of grace, sacrifice, and the complexities of love in the face of faith.