
ST. CUTHBERT'S - A NOVEL - ROBERT E. KNOWLES
ST. CUTHBERT'S - I - The TURN of The TIDE
II. A MAN With a SECRET
III. OUR MUTUAL TRIAL
IV. OUR MUTUAL VERDICT
V. My KIRK SESSION
VI. The FIRST PARISH ROUND
VII. "The CHILD of The REGIMENT"
VIII. "A NEW FOOT on The FLOOR"
IX. "ANGELS UNAWARES"
Tom, a modest Presbyterian minister, has spent years shuffling through cramped rooms and modest salaries, dreaming of a place where his modest talents might be put to fuller use. When an unexpected invitation arrives from the distant St. Cuthbert’s, a grand cathedral perched on the edge of a budding town, he and his spirited wife Emmeline see both a blessing and a test of their resolve. Their move promises a fresh start, yet the couple must navigate cramped finances, quirky landlords, and the whispered expectations of a congregation eager for revival.
At St. Cuthbert’s, the towering pulpit and historic walls hint at deep traditions and fierce devotion, casting a shadow that both intimidates and inspires Tom. As he steps onto the sacred dais, he grapples with his own doubts while striving to meet the hopes of parishioners who see him as a beacon of change. Listeners will follow his gentle humor, his tender partnership with Emmeline, and the quiet courage that fuels his first months of service.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (390K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Lybarger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-07-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1868–1946
A Canadian clergyman turned novelist, he wrote fiction and essays that brought small-town life, faith, and human character into sharp focus. His best-known books include St. Cuthbert's, The Attic Guest, and The Web of Time.
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