John Ward, Preacher

The book "John Ward, Preacher," is a historical novel featuring John Ward, also known as Zion Ward, an Irish preacher, mystic and self-styled prophet, active in England from around 1828 to 1835. The book deals with the relations between Joh Ward and his wife, Helen. John is a rigid Calvinist minister, a literal believer in all things Scriptural and all other orthodox Christian doctrines, yet his wife is not such as strong believer as he is. John decides to "save" his wife and convert her to his beliefs which turns into a battle of wills. Who will win?