The Buchanan, Robert Williams 1841-1901 creator text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The New Abelard: A Romance, Volume 2" by Robert Williams Buchanan is a novel written in the late 19th century. This book continues the exploration of complex relationships and societal norms, particularly focusing on Ambrose Bradley, a controversial preacher, and his connection with Alma Craik, the woman he loves. Themes of love, betrayal, and the clash between traditional beliefs and new ideologies shape the narrative as the characters navigate their intertwined destinies. At the start of the novel, the conversation between George Craik and Cholmondeley reveals deep-seated emotions surrounding Alma's engagement with Bradley, who has sparked scandal through his new church. As George grapples with his family's honor and his feelings for Alma, tensions rise when he discovers that Alma and Bradley have been seen together, sparking his jealousy and obsession. The narrative delves into the characters' backgrounds and motivations, hinting at past relationships that complicate their current situations, setting the stage for further conflict and emotional turmoil. The tense interactions between the characters foreshadow dramatic confrontations and revelations that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-06-06 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive Original publication data not identified England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Clergy -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Religious fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54856 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54856 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134250.0 54856