The strange case of miss Annie Spragg

"The Strange Case of Miss Annie Spragg" is a novel by Louis Bromfield, published in 1928. It tells the story of Annie Spragg, a seemingly unremarkable and devout woman who dies in a small Mediterranean town. After her death, questions arise about her past and identity, drawing the interest of an American journalist determined to uncover her story.

As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that Annie’s life was marked by mysterious and extraordinary events, leading some to believe she might have been a saint or even touched by divine inspiration. The novel explores the fine line between sanctity and madness, faith and delusion, while offering a critique of religious fanaticism and narrow-minded moralism, particularly in American culture.