The Minister's Wooing

The Minister's Wooing is a novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, published in 1859. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around a young woman named Mary Scudder, who lives in a small town in Connecticut. Mary is courted by two men: the wealthy and handsome Dr. Hopkins and the reserved and pious Reverend Mr. Marvyn.Mary is torn between her feelings for the two men, but her decision becomes more complicated when she learns that Dr. Hopkins is a slave owner. This revelation causes her to question her own beliefs and values, as well as those of the people around her.Meanwhile, Reverend Marvyn is struggling with his own personal demons, including guilt over his past actions and a desire to reconcile with his estranged wife. As the story unfolds, Mary and Reverend Marvyn are brought together through a series of events, and their relationship deepens.The Minister's Wooing is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, religion, morality, and social justice. It is also notable for its portrayal of the anti-slavery movement and the role of women in society during the 18th century.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.