Publisher's Synopsis
The Curate of West Norton is a novel written by George Robert Wynne and originally published in 1868. The story follows the life of a young curate named Edward Larken, who is sent to the small village of West Norton to serve as the new clergyman. Larken is a kind and compassionate man, who quickly gains the respect and admiration of the villagers. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he becomes romantically involved with the daughter of a wealthy landowner in the village. This relationship causes tension and conflict within the community, as well as within Larken himself, as he struggles to balance his duty to his congregation with his personal desires. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and morality, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in a 19th century English village.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.
