9780259204855 - Priest and Layman (Classic Reprint) de Carter, Ada (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book follows the journey of Richard Gray, a young missionary tasked with aiding a small island community in the South Pacific. Upon arriving, he encounters resistance from the local half-caste population, led by a man named Dr. Froebel, who suspects Gray of wishing harm on the community's children. Gray, however, is determined to help, and soon uncovers a dark secret: Froebel intends to abandon the community, leaving the children to fend for themselves. Gray's determination to protect the children brings him into conflict with Froebel, and he soon finds himself caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. As he delves deeper into the community, Gray uncovers a web of deceit and corruption that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. Throughout his journey, Gray grapples with the complex moral and ethical dilemmas that arise in the face of poverty, disease, and the abuse of power. The author explores themes of good versus evil, the power of compassion, and the importance of standing up for what is right. Ultimately, this book is a powerful indictment of the evils of colonialism and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.