Father Allan's Island (1920)

Father Allan's Island is a novel written by Amy Murray and published in 1920. The story is set on a small island off the coast of Scotland, where Father Allan, a Catholic priest, has been sent to serve the community. The islanders are suspicious of Father Allan at first, as they are mostly Protestant and have little contact with Catholics. However, Father Allan gradually gains their trust and respect through his kindness, wisdom, and devotion to his faith.The novel explores themes of religious tolerance, community, and the search for meaning in life. Father Allan's Island is also a love story, as Father Allan falls in love with a young woman on the island named Mary, who is engaged to a Protestant man. The novel portrays the challenges and conflicts that arise from their relationship, as well as the deep spiritual connection that they share.Overall, Father Allan's Island is a touching and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of faith to bring people together. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.