The Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) 1866-1946 creator Pegram, Fred 1870-1937 text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Missioner" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the character Victor Macheson, a young missioner with a passionate desire to bring spirituality to a seemingly idyllic yet superficial village. As he attempts to engage the contented villagers, he encounters resistance, particularly from the mistress of Thorpe-Hatton, Wilhelmina, who views his efforts as an intrusive affront to their way of life. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Wilhelmina, who is bored and weary as she sits with her agent, Mr. Hurd, discussing estate matters. Their conversation hints at a deeper discontent in her life, as she reflects on the stark difference between her own experiences and Mr. Hurd's simple existence. Soon after, Macheson arrives in the village, seeking to hold religious meetings, only to find disapproval from both the villagers and Wilhelmina. Their interactions reveal a growing tension and the start of a battle of wills, setting the stage for the unfolding dynamics of class, purpose, and the struggle for spiritual connection amidst societal placidity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-08-27 Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33546 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33546 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133750.0 33546