The Tempting Of Father Anthony (1901)

The Tempting of Father Anthony is a novel written by George Horton and published in 1901. The story revolves around the titular character, Father Anthony, who is a Catholic priest living in a small town in England. Father Anthony is a devout and dedicated priest who is highly respected by his parishioners.However, Father Anthony's faith is put to the test when he meets a beautiful and alluring young woman named Isabel. Isabel is the daughter of a wealthy family in the town and is known for her wild and promiscuous behavior. Despite his initial resistance, Father Anthony finds himself drawn to Isabel and begins to question his own beliefs and convictions.As Father Anthony struggles with his feelings for Isabel, he also has to deal with the disapproval of his fellow priests and the judgment of his parishioners. The novel explores themes of temptation, faith, and morality, and raises questions about the role of the Catholic Church in the lives of its followers.Overall, The Tempting of Father Anthony is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that will appeal to readers interested in exploring the complexities of human nature and the challenges of maintaining one's faith in the face of temptation.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.