"Father Brighthopes; Or, An Old Clergyman's Vacation" by J. T. Trowbridge is a story set in the countryside, centered around an elderly preacher named Father Rensford looking for a quiet escape, where a loud, loving family with playful kids and deeper struggles is introduced featuring a young girl longing to fit in and a student whose arrival stirs up mixed emotions ahead of the clergyman’s visit demonstrating kindness and acceptance are major themes.
Father Brighthopes; Or, An Old Clergyman's Vacation
By J. T. (John Townsend) Trowbridge
An old clergyman seeking peace finds himself amidst a boisterous family filled with love, laughter, and hidden longings.
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About the AuthorJohn Townsend Trowbridge was an American author.
John Townsend Trowbridge was an American author.
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