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Margaret Oliphant deserves much more attention than she gets, though not all of her novels are of the same quality. This novel, however, is just excellent. In it, Oliphant recreates the religious tensions of Victorian England perfectly, rooting the conflicts in the context of a single family. The main character, Frank Wentworth is a saintly Anglican vicar trying his best to live up to his idea of true Christian priesthood. Even so, he's embroiled in a scandal that threatens his reputation. Is Frank as holy as he seems to be, or is he the worst of hypocrites? You'll have to read to find out.Product details
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Curate Frank Wentworth is a thorough gentleman, but an impoverished one. He is well-liked in the quiet village of Carlingford, where he does important work in the poor district of the parish. But when the newly-appointed Rector Mr. Morgan arrives in Carlingford, he resents the extra duties the curate is performing without official sanction, and the two men get off to a bad start. Frank's three aunts also come to Carlingford, to decide whether they will confer a valuable family living on their nephew. He is eager to obtain the living because without it he can't afford to marry Lucy Wodehouse, the young woman he loves. Unfortunately, his autocratic Aunt Leonora objects to some of his religious views, and threatens to bestow the living on someone else unless he changes his ways. To complicate matters still more, a mysterious and disreputable stranger shows up in town, as does Frank's own disreputable brother Jack. Then the pretty niece of a local shopkeeper disappears, and the virtuous curate finds himself the target of allegation and scandal - and even Lucy begins to doubt his character.
Frank Wentworth, though likeable and good (as all heroes ought to be), is also wonderfully human, with an inclination to be impatient and irritable when provoked, and an excess of pride which contributes something to the scrape he finds himself in. There's quite a bit of wisdom offered up in The Perpetual Curate, along with plenty of humour, and a dollop of suspense. Memorable supporting characters add to the entertainment, including Frank's three aunts, his brother Jack, and the rector's wife, Mrs. Morgan-whose mid-life marriage to the Rector, after a ten years' engagement, forms a nice counterpoint to the relationship of Frank and Lucy.
It was a happy day for me when I first discovered this wonderful novel. It is likely to be enjoyed by fans of Jane Austen and Anthony Trollope, and deserves to be much more widely known than it has been.
Oh, heavens ... what a dull book. I took it to bed with me at night so that I would fall asleep!
I am an avid reader, but it took way too long to finish this one. When I read the last page, I repremanded myself for wasting my time. The word "dull" does not even describe this very long book.
The Perpetual Curate was full of twists and turns. I enjoyed this more than novels of today because it was more authentic. I highly recommend this book.
A great story, a fun read, a very likable protagonist. And not without humor. The author struck me as more perceptive about human nature in this book than in her other books.
Long enjoyable saga. Loved it!
All the interesting elements of a Trollop novel. I was introduced to the Trollop writings by my son in law. And have had an interesting time going through them.
Actually, I liked this one more than some of her other works. Frank is a very decent man with a touch too much pride ( I can't think of a better word). Like many books from the era, the plot is well developed and the descriptions are thorough. Not the sort of book to be rushed through. Take your time a savor the experience.
Margaret Oliphant deserves much more attention than she gets, though not all of her novels are of the same quality. This novel, however, is just excellent. In it, Oliphant recreates the religious tensions of Victorian England perfectly, rooting the conflicts in the context of a single family. The main character, Frank Wentworth is a saintly Anglican vicar trying his best to live up to his idea of true Christian priesthood. Even so, he's embroiled in a scandal that threatens his reputation. Is Frank as holy as he seems to be, or is he the worst of hypocrites? You'll have to read to find out.
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