The Perpetual Curate, published in 1864 by Mrs. Oliphant, is a novel set in the 19th-century English town of Carlingford. It follows Frank Wentworth, a dedicated curate who grapples with his commitment to ministry and personal ambitions amidst the challenges posed by a new rector and societal expectations. The story delves into themes of social duty, love, and the complexities of religious life within a close-knit community, highlighting the struggles of a clergyman navigating both his faith and personal desires.
