Father Connell: A Tale

Father Connell: A Tale is a novel written by The O'Hara Family and published in 1888. The story revolves around the character of Father Connell, a Catholic priest who serves the people of a small Irish village. The novel explores the themes of faith, love, and sacrifice, as Father Connell navigates the challenges of his calling, including conflicts with his superiors and the temptations of the flesh.The plot follows Father Connell as he struggles to balance his religious duties with his personal desires. He becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a young woman named Nora, which puts him at odds with the church hierarchy. Meanwhile, he also faces opposition from a local landowner who seeks to control the village and its inhabitants.As the story unfolds, Father Connell must confront his own weaknesses and make difficult choices that will have far-reaching consequences for himself and those around him. The novel ultimately presents a portrait of a man of faith who must navigate the complexities of human nature in order to fulfill his calling and stay true to his beliefs.Written in the late 19th century, Father Connell: A Tale provides a glimpse into the social and religious landscape of Ireland during that era. It is a poignant and thought-provoking work that explores timeless themes of love, faith, and sacrifice, and remains a classic of Irish literature to this day.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.