A villainous vicar insinuates himself into the life of a wealthy but foolish widow, ruining the fortunes and happiness of her three children, until they begin to fight back. Published in 1837 by the mother of the better-known Anthony Trollope, this highly readable romance portrays the evangelical movement of the Anglican church in a shocking light that may remind readers of some of the religious abuses of the present day. (Summary by Angela Rowland)
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35-The Vicar at Home
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15 min
24-Discussion on Truth
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26 min
25-Fanny's Religion
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21 min
26-Charles's Conference with Mrs. Mowbray
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26 min
27-The Vicar's Progress
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22 min
28-Mrs. Simpson's Charitable Visit
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19 min
29-The Entry
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18 min
30-Walk to Oakley
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31-Mr. and Mrs. Cartwright's Letter
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32-The Widow Simpson's Disappointment
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33-Charles's Interview with His Stepfather
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34-The Vicar's Prosperity
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29 min
23-Charles's Sorrow
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36-A Second Visit to the Lime Tree
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37-The Will
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22 min
38-The Letter-Bag
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16 min
39-The Will Executed
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32 min
40-The Serious Fancy Fair
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30 min
41-The "Elopement"
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28 min
42-Mr. Corbold's Adventures