02273cam a22003373u 4500 33901 UtSlPG 20260610133755.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937 The Little Minister Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-10-29 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Katherine Ward, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Little Minister" by J. M. Barrie is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young minister named Gavin Dishart, who arrives in a small Scottish village called Thrums, full of youthful zeal and ambition. Through his interactions with the villagers and his past, the narrative explores themes of love, duty, and the complexities of human relationships. Central to the plot is the enchanting figure of Babbie, a mysterious and captivating woman who significantly influences Gavin's life. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Gavin Dishart and his mother as they arrive in Thrums. The villagers gather to catch a glimpse of the new Auld Licht minister, and Gavin's mother, Margaret, feels a mix of pride and nostalgia as she watches her son fulfill his calling. We learn of Gavin’s connections to the town and his unwavering dedication to his mother and his ministry. The opening chapters set the stage for Gavin's journey, highlighting his struggles with the expectations of his parishioners, the looming threat of civil unrest, and the arrival of a mysterious young woman whose presence promises to complicate his life further. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Love stories Clergy -- Fiction Scotland -- Fiction Gilbert, C. Allan https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33901 74747 74747