Parson Kelly

"Parson Kelly" by A. E. W. Mason and Andrew Lang is a historical adventure that plunges into early eighteenth-century England and France, full of Jacobite plotting. The story follows Parson Kelly, a clergyman mixed up in secret plots, alongside Nicholas Wogan who is a retired colonel. The book hints at themes of loyalty and friendship. Set in the snowy streets of Paris, the opening scenes introduce Wogan and Kelly amidst their secret political affairs and engaging dialogue. The characters show both boldness and caution in an exploration of dangerous schemes. The book creates a captivating atmosphere with its sharp wit and observations on society woven into the core of historical events.