
GOD'S GOOD MAN
AUTHOR OF "THE TREASURE OF HEAVEN," "THELMA," "A ROMANCE OF TWO WORLDS," "THE MASTER CHRISTIAN," ETC. - TO - THE LIVING ORIGINAL - OF - "THE REVEREND JOHN WALDEN" - AND HIS WIFE - THIS SIMPLE LOVE STORY - IS - AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED - "THERE WAS A MAN SENT FROM GOD WHOSE NAME WAS JOHN." NEW TESTAMENT - GOD'S GOOD MAN - I
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In the gentle glow of an English May, the countryside awakens from a harsh winter, its fields turning green and blossoms bursting into color. The narrative paints the landscape with vivid detail—songful birds, fragrant bluebells, and sun‑kissed apple trees—inviting listeners to feel the season’s renewal. This lush backdrop sets the tone for a story that celebrates the simple, everyday miracles of life.
At the heart of this spring lies Reverend John Walden, a middle‑aged clergyman whose cheerful spirit defies the solemn expectations of his office. While he surveys his blossoming garden, his mind drifts toward a yearning for companionship that matches the vitality around him. The tale follows his gentle pursuit of love, weaving faith, hope, and the simple joys of country life into a tender narrative that feels both timeless and intimate.
Language
en
Duration
~20 hours (1187K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2003-11-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1855–1924
A wildly popular novelist in her own day, she wrote melodramatic, spiritual stories that captivated huge audiences in late Victorian and Edwardian Britain. Her fame once rivaled — and sometimes surpassed — many of the literary names now better remembered.
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