The Rector of St. Mark's by Mary Jane Holmes

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Author Holmes, Mary Jane, 1825-1907
Title The Rector of St. Mark's
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Summary "The Rector of St. Mark's" by Mary Jane Holmes is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Arthur Leighton, the young rector of St. Mark's, who grapples with his feelings for Anna Ruthven, a girl from his parish. As Arthur navigates his duties as a clergyman, the complexities of love and social expectations unfold, particularly with the looming presence of Thornton Hastings, an affluent suitor vying for Anna's affection. At the start of the novel, Arthur has just completed a sermon and finds himself preoccupied with thoughts of Anna, whom he secretly loves. As he reflects on his feelings, he learns through a letter from Thornton Hastings that the latter intends to pursue Anna romantically during the summer. This revelation sparks a torrent of emotions in Arthur, who feels both painfully aware of his unspoken claim on Anna and beset by the notion that she might choose Thornton over him. The opening chapters set the stage for a richly woven tale of romance, social ambition, and the moral dilemmas faced by a clergyman entangled in worldly matters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Clergy -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 19702
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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