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Theodore Francis Powys

 
9780259504719: The Left Leg (Classic Reprint): Containing the Left Leg; Hester Dominy; Abraham Men

Synopsis

A quiet village, a driven hopeful, and a clash of faith and class.

In a rural England setting, a young visitor arrives at the hall of Squire Kennard, a man whose outward courtesy masks his own doubts and desires. As Luke Bird searches for the right words to reach the skeptical villagers, the town’s doors open to a parade of memory, humor, and quiet peril. This edition follows a tale where talk of gospel, power, and belonging collides with rural life and aging traditions. Luke’s visit unravels with misread signals, sly humor, and a crowd that reads him in unexpected ways. The squire’s wide-eyed observations, Rose Pring’s presence, and the wary voices of locals all shape a narrative about faith, doubt, and the cost of conviction. The book traces the moment when everyday life—work, peasants, and parish history—meets a quieter, deeper pressure to believe.

  • Follow Luke Bird’s journey as he seeks to convert a whole village.
  • Meet a colorful cast, from a wealthy squire who sees the world in animals to darkly comic shop conversations.
  • Experience a rural landscape alive with memory, ritual, and shifting loyalties.
  • Explore themes of religion, class, and the weight of reputation in a tightly knit community.

Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven fiction set in a rural world, where humor and quiet danger live side by side.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

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