Geraldine, Vol. 1: A Tale of Conscience (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

E. C. A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260236462 ISBN 13: 9780260236463

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Engage with a thoughtful tale of faith, doubt, and conscience set against a thoughtful English village and its clergymen.

This edition of Geraldine, Vol. 1 follows a young woman’s struggle to reconcile Protestant ideals with Catholic mystery, as she and her friends navigate contentious debates, church life, and personal loyalties.

Set in a world of scholars, clergymen, and everyday faith, the story blends intimate dialogue with wider questions about tradition, liturgy, and spiritual authority. It charts Geraldine’s inquiries, Mr. Everard’s challenging conversations, and the social pressures that accompany any push for change in a close-knit community.

• Explore arguments about the Eucharist, church practices, and the idea of revival within the English church.
• Meet a cast of clergy and friends, each with distinct views on faith, doubt, and devotion.
• Follow the character’s moral and spiritual development as she weighs belief, membership, and conscience.
• Encounter historical references to early Christian rites and liturgies woven into the narrative.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical religious debates, character-driven drama, and moral exploration within a refined 19th‑century setting.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260236462
• ISBN 13: 9780260236463
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 338