02188cam a22003373u 4500 28006 UtSlPG 20260610133635.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 The Perpetual Curate Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Chronicles of Carlingford Release date is 2009-02-05 Produced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Perpetual Curate" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the quaint town of Carlingford, the story revolves around the character of Mr. Wentworth, a curate with a passion for his ministry who faces challenges both within his parish and in his personal ambitions. The novel explores themes of social duty, love, and the complexities of religious life against the backdrop of a tight-knit community. At the start of the book, we learn about Carlingford, characterized by its genteel society and the critical role of the clergy in maintaining communal order. Mr. Wentworth is highlighted as a significant figure amid the clergy, taking on responsibilities that the ineffective rector has neglected. As he engages with both the townsfolk and his own romantic interests, particularly with Lucy Wodehouse, the opening chapters set the stage for the conflicts that will arise between personal aspirations and social expectations, hinting at the broader dilemmas faced by a young clergyman in a small, insular community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Clergy -- Fiction Chronicles of Carlingford https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28006 68915 68915