Joan, The Curate (1898) - Florence Warden - Bog

Joan, The Curate is a novel written by Florence Warden in 1898. The story is set in a small English village where the protagonist, Joan, is the new curate. Joan is a strong and independent woman who is determined to make a difference in the lives of the people in her parish. She faces many challenges, including the disapproval of some of the villagers who are not used to having a female curate. The novel explores themes of gender roles, religion, and social class. Joan's struggle to gain acceptance from the villagers and her determination to carry out her duties as a curate despite the obstacles she faces is a central theme of the book. As the story progresses, Joan becomes embroiled in a scandal involving a wealthy landowner and his daughter. She must navigate the complex social dynamics of the village and confront her own feelings towards the landowner. Overall, Joan, The Curate is a compelling story of a woman's struggle to break free from societal expectations and make a difference in the world around her. It is a classic example of Victorian literature that explores complex themes and characters in a richly detailed setting.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.