Exeter Hall: A Theological Romance (1885)

By William McDonnell

Book Overview

Exeter Hall: A Theological Romance is a novel written by William McDonnell in 1885. The book is set in London during the mid-19th century and revolves around the Exeter Hall, which was a popular venue for religious and political events during that time. The story follows the lives of several characters, including clergymen, politicians, and social activists, who are all connected to the Exeter Hall in some way. The main character of the novel is Reverend John Grey, a young and ambitious clergyman who is determined to make a name for himself in the religious and political circles of London. He becomes involved with a group of social activists who are fighting for the rights of the poor and oppressed, and he soon finds himself torn between his duty to the church and his desire to help those in need. As the story progresses, Reverend Grey becomes embroiled in a scandal involving a young woman named Alice, who is accused of stealing from her employer. He is torn between his loyalty to Alice and his duty to the church, and he must decide whether to risk his reputation and career to help her. Exeter Hall: A Theological Romance is a richly detailed novel that explores themes of religion, politics, social justice, and morality. McDonnell's writing is both insightful and engaging, and he creates a vivid and realistic portrayal of life in mid-19th century London. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature, theology, or social history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163893994
• ISBN13: 9781163893999
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"