First published in 1846, this novel tells the story of the Reverend Ambrose, a country parson who becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and scandal. As he struggles to reconcile his own sense of morality with the hypocrisy and corruption he encounters in his small community, Ambrose finds himself drawn into dangerous and unexpected relationships. The Pastor is a compelling and thought-provoking work that explores complex themes of faith, morality, and social responsibility. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.