02075cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000033001122450021001452640051001663000047002173360026002643370026002903380036003165000031003525080029003835201250004125340045016626530036017078560042017432683UtSlPG20260610133101.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aGalsworthy, John,d1867-193310aSaint's Progress 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-06-14  aProduced by David Widger  a"Saint's Progress" by John Galsworthy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Edward Pierson, a clergyman, who is grappling with personal loss, the responsibilities of fatherhood, and the complexities of love during a turbulent time shaped by war. The opening chapters introduce themes of nostalgia, personal struggle, and the nuances of emerging relationships, particularly focusing on the dynamics between Edward and his daughters.  At the start of the novel, Edward Pierson returns from a ramble to the picturesque setting of his brother's home, reflecting on a mixture of beauty and melancholy that surrounds him. The narrative captures his reunion with family, particularly his daughter Noel, as she dances with a young officer. Through Edward's eyes, we see his concern over Noel's growing attachment to Cyril Morland, an officer heading to war. As the story progresses, we witness Edward's internal battle as a father trying to protect his daughter from the potentially reckless choice of marrying someone she has known for a very short time. The opening sets the stage for a heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and the impact of war on intimate relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2683