“A skilled and detailed portrait of rural 19th century England. Hobbs immerses the reader in a well-researched discourse and authentic language. The resulting journey into the specific issues faced by a Methodist lay preacher at the turn of the century, reminding the reader of many enduring spiritual questions (generally speaking, those related to a wavering of faith) as well as many ecclesiastical questions (generally speaking, those related to a waning of attendance). Slow-paced, not for...”

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