The Unjust Steward

The Unjust Steward: Or The Minister�������s Debt is a novel written by Margaret Oliphant and published in 1896. The story revolves around a young minister named Mr. Penrose who is struggling with debt and financial difficulties. He is forced to take on a job as a private tutor to a wealthy family in order to make ends meet. However, he soon realizes that the family he is working for is corrupt and unethical. The father of the family, Mr. Blandy, is a dishonest businessman who has made his fortune through fraudulent means. Despite his misgivings, Mr. Penrose continues to work for the family, hoping to pay off his debts and provide for his family. As the story progresses, Mr. Penrose becomes embroiled in the family�������s schemes and is forced to confront his own moral values. He begins to question whether his actions are justifiable and whether he is truly living up to his calling as a minister. The novel explores themes of morality, greed, and the corrupting influence of wealth. Overall, The Unjust Steward: Or The Minister�������s Debt is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that delves into complex ethical issues. It offers a compelling portrait of a man struggling to balance his financial obligations with his moral convictions.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.