Rector lingered for a space, enjoying the quiet pastoral beauty of the scene, and glancing, too, with a certain satisfaction at the heavy crop of hay, a considerable portion of which was on his own glebeland. Suddenly the look of tranquil content upon his feakires changed, to be replaced by one of impatience, almost of annoyance. From a mass of gray buildings beyond the river, just discernible among the trees surrounding it, the deep tone of a single bell floated up with the breeze. One two three; one two three; one two three; and then a longer pause, and nine strokes, repeated at equal intervals. .T he Rector of A bbotsbury listened, and his face I wore the expression of one who wakes from a pleasant I dream to find himself confronted by an unpleasant I reality. 1T he Angelu Sfhe said to himself, half aloud; and then he turned and continued his walk through thej churchyard, and passed through a little gate which led into the Rectory garden. The Rectory at A bbotsbury was a pleasant abode enough. The house, indeed, more resembled the residence of a country squire than I that of a clergyman. The solid, square building stood above a terraced garden looking over the Valley of the Trent and across a rich agricultural country to th heather-clad ridge of Cannock Chase on the opposit horizon.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This ecclesiastical novel explores the delicate themes of religious differences and the impact of mixed-faith marriages. Set in the late 19th century, the novel revolves around the marriage between Lord Redman, an agnostic aristocrat, and Hilda Cawarden, a devout Catholic. Despite an agreement to respect each other's religious beliefs, the marriage stirs unease among the local Protestant community. The arrival of Hilda at Abbotsbury Hall prompts mixed reactions. Her sincere efforts to befriend the local people and her genuine interest in their lives gradually win over the community. Yet, the shadow of differing faiths lingers, highlighting the complexities of religious divides and the challenges of maintaining harmony in mixed religious marriages. The novel presents a nuanced exploration of religious belief, tolerance, and the complexities of navigating life as a person of mixed faith. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332614066_0
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