Holy Orders

Holy Orders: The Tragedy of a Quiet Life is a novel written by Marie Corelli. The book tells the story of a young man named Paul, who is a devout Christian and decides to become a priest. However, his life takes a tragic turn when he falls in love with a young woman named Rosamund. Paul struggles with his feelings for Rosamund and his commitment to the church, leading to a series of tragic events that change his life forever.The novel explores themes of love, faith, and duty, as well as the conflict between religious devotion and personal desire. Throughout the book, Corelli provides a detailed portrayal of the Catholic Church and its practices, as well as the challenges faced by those who choose to devote their lives to the church.Holy Orders: The Tragedy of a Quiet Life is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the role of religion in our lives. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of faith and the human experience.1908. A fictional account about rural England and its people.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.