The Perpetual Curate V2 (1864)

The Perpetual Curate V2 is a novel written by Margaret Oliphant and first published in 1864. It is the second volume in a series of three books that tell the story of the main character, Frank Wentworth, a young curate in the Church of England. The novel begins with Frank being assigned to a new parish in a small town in England. He is a dedicated and hardworking clergyman, but his lack of experience and his impulsive nature often lead him into trouble. He falls in love with a young woman named Lucy Wodehouse, but their relationship is complicated by the interference of her mother and Frank's own indecisiveness. As the story progresses, Frank faces a number of challenges, including financial difficulties, accusations of impropriety, and the loss of his position as curate. Throughout it all, he remains committed to his faith and his duty to his parishioners. The Perpetual Curate V2 is a richly detailed and engaging novel that explores themes of love, faith, and the challenges of life in the clergy. Oliphant's writing is both insightful and entertaining, making this book a must-read for fans of Victorian literature and historical fiction.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.