Publisher's Synopsis
The Confessional is a novel written by Aloysius Roeggl and first published in 1882. The story revolves around a young priest named Father John who is struggling with his faith and his place in the world. He is sent to a small town in the Austrian Alps to serve as the local priest, but soon finds himself caught up in a web of secrets and lies.As Father John tries to navigate the complex relationships of the townspeople, he becomes increasingly drawn to a young woman named Maria. However, he is torn between his duty to the church and his growing feelings for her. Meanwhile, a mysterious stranger arrives in town and begins to stir up trouble, threatening to expose the secrets that Father John and the other townspeople have been hiding.The Confessional is a powerful exploration of faith, love, and the human condition. Roeggl's vivid descriptions of the Alpine landscape and his complex characterizations make for a compelling and thought-provoking read. This novel is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the depths of the human soul.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.
