"Thomas Wingfold, Curate V3" by George MacDonald is a late 19th-century fiction where Reverend Thomas Wingfold wrestles with right and wrong as he serves a community full of difficult situations and painful experiences. Redemption, guilt, and the search for God's forgiveness guide Wingfold's interactions with Leopold, a tormented man haunted by past mistakes, and Helen, a woman torn between love and loyalty. The story begins during one of Wingfold's sermons, revealing the emotional struggles of his congregation, including Mr. Drew’s feelings of inadequacy and Wingfold’s concern for the guilt-stricken Leopold. Helen, Leopold's sister, grows sad as she contemplates her brother's problems and the possibility of healing. A complex network of relationships emerges as the story progresses, revealing love, confusion, and hidden tensions that keep readers engrossed as themes of religion and redemption are explored.
Thomas Wingfold, Curate V3
By George MacDonald
In a world of moral complexity, a clergyman seeks to guide troubled souls toward redemption, but he discovers the path is fraught with love, guilt, and unspoken desires.
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About the AuthorGeorge MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet and Christian Congregational minister. He became a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow-writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote several works of Christian theology, including several collections of sermons.
George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet and Christian Congregational minister. He became a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow-writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote several works of Christian theology, including several collections of sermons.
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