Father Allan's Island (1920) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164644040)

Father Allan's Island is a novel written by Amy Murray and published in 1920. The story follows Father Allan, a young priest who is sent to a remote island off the coast of Scotland to serve as the sole pastor of a small community. The island is isolated and rugged, and the inhabitants are suspicious of outsiders. As Father Allan settles into his new role, he faces a number of challenges, including the harsh weather, the language barrier, and the resistance of the islanders to his presence.Despite these obstacles, Father Allan is determined to make a difference in the lives of the people he has been sent to serve. Over time, he builds relationships with the islanders and learns to appreciate their unique way of life. He also becomes involved in a love triangle with two of the island's women, which complicates his already difficult situation.As the story unfolds, Father Allan must navigate the complex dynamics of the island community and confront his own personal demons. Ultimately, he must decide whether to stay on the island and continue his work or return to the mainland and pursue a different path. Father Allan's Island is a moving and insightful novel that explores themes of faith, love, and the human condition.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.

Author: Amy Murray
ISBN-10: 1164644041
ISBN-13: 9781164644040
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 252
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d