Foxglove Manor: A Novel, Volume 1 (of 3) by Robert Williams Buchanan
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| Author | Buchanan, Robert Williams, 1841-1901 |
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| Title | Foxglove Manor: A Novel, Volume 1 (of 3) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Foxglove Manor: A Novel, Volume 1 (of 3)" by Robert W. Buchanan is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the complex emotional and spiritual dilemmas faced by the Rev. Charles Santley, the vicar of St. Cuthbert's, as he navigates his encounters with love, faith, and moral conflicts against the backdrop of a quaint English village. The narrative intricately explores themes of romance, skepticism, and religious discourse, establishing a rich setting for Santley’s struggles that intertwine both personal and philosophical crises. The opening of the novel introduces us to the tranquil setting of St. Cuthbert's church and its surroundings through the perspective of Gabriel Ware, the sexton. As the vicar prepares to deliver a sermon infused with passionate rhetoric about faith and the human longing for a divine connection, we are introduced to a fragile bond between him and Edith Dove, the church's organist. The serene atmosphere is interrupted by the unexpected arrival of Ellen Haldane, a stunning woman from Foxglove Manor, who rejuvenates old feelings in Santley, thus catalyzing tensions within him as he grapples with his past and the duties of his present life. As the sermon unfolds, layers of complexity emerge in Santley’s character, hinting at the emotional turmoil that will drive the plot forward. The intertwining lives of the characters hint at deeper narratives of lost love, moral uncertainty, and the search for connection that will propel the story into its upcoming conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Clergy -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Religious fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48471 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 21, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 73 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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