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Step back into the nineteenth century at a Carmelite convent in Kentucky, where a chance encounter unfolds between a strikingly naive nun and an intriguing young visitor. What will their fateful meeting lead to? This captivating tale from 1890 invites you to explore themes of innocence and longing, reminiscent of the authors earlier work, The White Cowl (1888). (david wales)

Join a heartfelt journey through the reflective moments of a fictional country doctor as the year comes to a close. Unlike their urban counterparts, country doctors find their personal and professional lives beautifully intertwined, revealing the unique challenges and joys of their practice. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

Set in a Trappist monastery in nineteenth-century Kentucky, this poignant tale follows a young monk and a woman in distress as their lives intertwine amidst the backdrop of faith and longing. As their stories unfold, one may find parallels with a later work by the same author, published in 1890, that delves deeper into similar themes. (David Wales)

Set against the backdrop of early 20th century New York City, Cathedral Singer tells the enchanting story of a boy blessed with an angelic voice and his devoted mother. Their lives intertwine with the majestic Episcopal Cathedral of Saint John The Divine, creating a tale of love, ambition, and the transformative power of music. - Summary by David Wales