The Son Of Perdition (1898) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781167238819 : 1167238818 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Son of Perdition is a novel written by William Alexander Hammond and originally published in 1898. The story follows the life of a man named Henry Maitland, who is believed to be the Antichrist or the ""Son of Perdition"" by a religious group. Maitland, who is initially unaware of his supposed identity, becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger as he tries to uncover the truth about his past and his true nature. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters, including a beautiful woman named Margaret, who may hold the key to his salvation. The novel explores themes of religion, morality, and the nature of evil, as well as the struggle between good and evil in the human soul. The Son of Perdition is a gripping and thought-provoking read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original a