The Romance of Zion Chapel [3d ed.]

"The Romance of Zion Chapel" by Richard Le Gallienne is a story that unfolds in the gloomy town of Coalchester, inside the walls of the aging New Zion Chapel, and follows the lives of Theophilus Londonderry, the chapel's new, youthful pastor, and Jenny Talbot, a local girl full of dreams. The story emphasizes the themes of affection, desire, and the stark difference between Coalchester's sad atmosphere and the bright hopes held by its residents. The story begins in Gasometer Street, finding romance in the most boring of places, and introduces Theophilus Londonderry, a lively young man who serves as both a clerk and a minister, and Jenny, a kind young woman eager for her future. The start of the book sets the scene for the revival of the chapel's spiritual life, driven by the optimism of its new pastor and the romance that grows between him and Jenny.