Elizabeth O'Reilly Neville / Elizabeth O’reilly Neville
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Father Tom of Connemara is a novel written by Elizabeth O’Reilly Neville and published in 1902. The story is set in the rugged landscape of Connemara, a region in the west of Ireland. The plot revolves around the life of Father Tom, a Catholic priest who has devoted his life to serving the people of his parish.The novel begins with the arrival of Father Tom in Connemara, where he takes over the parish from the previous priest. He is immediately faced with the challenges of serving a community that is poor and isolated. However, Father Tom is determined to make a difference and he quickly becomes a beloved figure in the community.As the story progresses, Father Tom faces a series of challenges, including conflicts with the local landlord, who is trying to evict tenants from their homes. He also has to deal with the arrival of a new curate who is jealous of his popularity and tries to undermine him. Despite these challenges, Father Tom remains steadfast in his commitment to his parishioners.The novel is a poignant portrayal of life in rural Ireland at the turn of the 20th century. It explores themes such as poverty, faith, and the struggle for social justice. The character of Father Tom is a symbol of hope and resilience in the face of adversity, and his story is a testament to the power of faith and community.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.
