Father Stafford

Father Stafford: A Lover’s Fate and Friends Counsel is a novel written by British author, Anthony Hope, and was first published in 1895. The story revolves around the life of Father Stafford, a Catholic priest, who is torn between his love for a woman and his religious duties. Father Stafford is a young and handsome priest who is admired by many for his intelligence, wit, and charm. He is also deeply in love with Ethel Harland, a beautiful and wealthy young woman who reciprocates his feelings. However, Father Stafford’s faith prohibits him from pursuing a romantic relationship with Ethel, and he struggles to reconcile his love for her with his religious beliefs.As the story unfolds, Father Stafford faces numerous challenges and obstacles that test his faith and resolve. He is confronted by his superiors, who disapprove of his friendship with Ethel, and he is forced to choose between his loyalty to the church and his love for her. Along the way, he seeks the advice and counsel of his friends, who offer him different perspectives and opinions on his situation.Father Stafford: A Lover’s Fate and Friends Counsel is a thought-provoking and emotional novel that explores the themes of love, faith, and duty. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today, and is a must-read for anyone who enjoys classic literature.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.