Project Gutenberg 2005-01-22 Public domain in the USA. 199 Hope, Anthony 1863 1933 Hawkins, Anthony Hope Father Stafford Produced by Steven desJardins and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Father Stafford" by Anthony Hope is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around Eugene Lane and his circle of friends as they prepare for the arrival of Father Stafford, a priest struggling with his vow of celibacy amidst the evolving dynamics of love and friendship at Millstead Manor. The interactions between the main characters illustrate themes of social class, personal ambition, and the clash between duty and desire. At the start of "Father Stafford," the reader is introduced to Eugene Lane, who enjoys the benefits of youth, wealth, and social standing, yet grapples with romantic tensions involving his betrothed, Kathleen Bernard, and the enchanting Lady Claudia Territon. As the preparations for a gathering at Millstead Manor unfold, it becomes clear that Father Stafford's visit marks a pivotal point for several characters. His presence stirs admiration and curiosity, particularly among the women, who regard him with a blend of awe and intrigue. The opening chapters intricately weave the characters' relationships and set the stage for deeper explorations of love, morality, and the choices that challenge their established lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Mate selection -- Fiction Clergy -- Fiction England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Novels Category: British Literature 304798 2025-06-06T10:22:06.122162 text/html 305793 2020-12-19T06:41:09 text/html; charset=utf-8 177301 2025-06-06T10:22:13.402174 application/epub+zip 181090 2025-06-06T10:22:08.260159 application/epub+zip 181089 2025-06-06T10:22:06.920187 application/epub+zip 334784 2025-06-06T10:22:17.238157 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 318025 2025-06-06T10:22:12.564192 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 296575 2022-09-07T18:09:29.492008 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 284408 2025-06-06T10:22:04.881176 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 284369 2020-12-19T06:41:09 text/plain; charset=utf-8 16841 2025-06-06T10:22:17.383179 application/rdf+xml 12057 2025-06-06T10:22:07.502158 image/jpeg 3249 2025-06-06T10:22:07.218165 image/jpeg 172256 2025-06-06T10:22:06.150263 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia