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Father Stirling V1: A Novel (1864)

Father Stirling V1: A Novel (1864)

Allan, James McGrigor

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General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1436845246
ISBN13: 9781436845243
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 404
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.83 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Father Stirling V1: A Novel is a historical fiction book written by James McGrigor Allan and published in 1864. The story is set in Scotland in the 17th century and follows the life of a young man named Father Stirling, who is torn between his loyalty to the Scottish Covenanters and his duty to the Catholic Church.The novel begins with Father Stirling's childhood, where he is raised by his mother, a devout Catholic, and his father, a staunch Covenanter. As he grows older, Father Stirling is sent to a Catholic seminary in France to study for the priesthood. However, he is also exposed to the ideas of the Enlightenment, which challenge his religious beliefs.Upon his return to Scotland, Father Stirling becomes embroiled in the political and religious conflicts of the time. He is torn between his loyalty to the Covenanters, who are fighting for religious freedom, and his duty to the Catholic Church. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who is also caught up in the conflict.The novel is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and faith set against the backdrop of a turbulent period in Scottish history. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the religious and political struggles of the time and explores the complex relationships between different religious groups. Overall, Father Stirling V1: A Novel is a well-written and engaging historical fiction book that will appeal to fans of the genre.In Two 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.

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