Excerpt from The Quakeress: A Tale
It was near to the hour Of service in the Episcopal Church, and the pavements were thronged with well dressed people walking leisurely to the sanctuary, when George stopped his horse at the grey double house just at the top Of the first level of the hill to the right - the house separated from the church by the space of its own garden and that of the parsonage.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book captures the tensions and complexities surrounding faith, love, and societal expectations in the mid-19th century Quaker community of Pennsylvania. The author deftly portrays the inner struggles of Abby Woolford, a devout Quaker, as she grapples with her growing affection for George Fotherly, a fellow Friend who embodies the traditional values of their faith. The story unfolds against a backdrop of the American Civil War, introducing characters from the world beyond the Quaker community, including the charming and worldly Clayton Harley. The author explores themes of spiritual conviction, the search for self, and the challenges of reconciling personal desires with communal expectations. Through Abby's journey and the characters she encounters, this book offers insightful perspectives on the interplay of faith, love, and social norms within a religious community. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330048672_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330048672
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