Mark Rutherford’s Deliverance

Mark Rutherford’s Deliverance, written under the pseudonym of William Hale White, is a semi-autobiographical novel that continues the journey of the titular character, first introduced in The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford. In this sequel, Rutherford seeks emotional and spiritual redemption through self-reflection, intellectual exploration, and moral struggle. The novel grapples with themes of religious doubt, personal failure, and the search for inner peace in Victorian England. White’s introspective prose and philosophical tone offer a profound meditation on human conscience and resilience.