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Title: The Parson and the Poor

Author and Title: Harriett Agnes Page. The Parson and the Poor: A Tale of Hazelwood

First Edition: London: T. C. Newby, 1859. 3 volumes, post 8vo., 31s. 6d.

Summary: Upon her father’s death, wealthy Beatrice Vane returns home where in spite of her prejudices against the lower classes, she is drawn to the rector Ernest Ravenshaw and his mission to serve the poor. (LP)

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References: Bodleian; BL; EC; NLS

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