Father Stafford

Father Stafford: A Lover's Fate and Friends Counsel is a novel written by Anthony Hope in 1895. The story revolves around Father Stafford, a Catholic priest who falls in love with a woman named Sylvia. However, due to his religious vows, Father Stafford cannot act on his feelings, and he struggles to reconcile his love with his faith.The novel takes place in England and explores the themes of love, faith, and duty. As Father Stafford navigates his inner turmoil, he seeks guidance from his friends and fellow priests. The characters in the book offer different perspectives on love and the role of religion in relationships.The novel also touches on the social and political issues of the time. The story takes place during a period of religious and political unrest in England, and the characters' views on these issues are reflected in their conversations and actions.Overall, Father Stafford: A Lover's Fate and Friends Counsel is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of love and faith. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature and the intersection of religion and romance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.