In this compelling work of fiction, congregants of a small church in the Scottish countryside are left in turmoil when a new minister arrives and stirs up controversy, leading to a series of tragic events that threaten to tear the community apart. Written with great skill and compassion, this book is sure to captivate readers looking for a thoughtful, nuanced exploration of faith, community, and human nature. 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.