TY  - BOOK
AU  - Daggett,Mary Stewart
TI  - The Higher Court
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2011///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Married people -- Fiction
KW  - California -- Fiction
KW  - Religious fiction
KW  - Catholic ex-priests -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2011-06-25; Produced by Roberta Staehlin, David Garcia, Mary Meehan
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N2  - "The Higher Court" by Mary Stewart Daggett is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the inner turmoil of Father Barry, a young priest struggling with his faith and ambitions after receiving an unjust suspension from his bishop. As he grapples with feelings of failure and longing for a life unbound by the Church, he reflects on his relationships, particularly with Isabel Doan, a woman who represents both inspiration and unfulfilled love in his life.  The opening of the novel begins with Father Barry's deep distress after a confrontational meeting with his bishop, which leads to his suspension from the priesthood. Wandering lost through a blizzard, he reflects on his thwarted dreams of building a grand cathedral, his past aspirations, and the woman he loves—Isabel. As the narrative unfolds, readers witness Barry's struggle with his identity and desire for personal fulfillment, juxtaposed against his duties as a priest. His emotional conflict sets the stage for further development, as he contemplates returning to Isabel, who remains a pivotal figure in his life amidst his crisis of faith and purpose. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36509
ER  -