Nigel's Vocation (Classic Reprint)

William Edward Norris

ISBN 10: 0243330340 / ISBN 13: 9780243330348

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is a poignant story set in the 19th Century that follows the lives of four people whose paths intertwine through the lens of a will and inheritance. The author deftly captures the era's rigid social structure and expectations through the eyes of a young man on the brink of priesthood, who must choose between his vocation and newfound wealth and the temptations of the world. The novel explores themes of faith, family, love, ambition and the complexities of human relationships. Its evocative language and rich character study illuminate the challenges and triumphs faced by individuals navigating a rapidly changing society, offering a timeless meditation on the enduring power of the human spirit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9780243330348_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Nigel's Vocation (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0243330340
• ISBN 13: 9780243330348
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

Nigel's vocation follows a young monk-in-training torn between faith, family duty, and love.

A novice at Lew Abbey faces the strict discipline of monastic life as he weighs vows against the pull of kin and estate. As secrets from the past surface, the story probes loyalty, temptation, and what it means to do one’s duty under pressure.

The tension deepens through a web of relatives, guardians, and friends, drawing the reader into a world of old wealth, religious devotion, and personal choice. Set against a vividly drawn countryside, the narrative tracks how a single life can collide with family plans, social expectations, and the search for meaning.

• A young man weighs priestly vows against family obligations and personal desires
• Ancestral estates, executors, and wills complicate his path
• Encounters with relatives, friends, and a welcoming if imperfect community
• Themes of duty, faith, love, and the longing for a clear path

Ideal for readers who enjoy early 20th-century literary fiction that weaves character study with moral questions and a richly realized setting.