Scenes of Clerical Life

"Scenes of Clerical Life" is a collection of three short stories that delve into the lives of Anglican clergymen and their congregations in the fictional town of Milby in the English Midlands. Set over a fifty year period, George Eliot's debut work explores the tensions between the Established and the Dissenting Churches, religious reform, poverty, alcoholism, and domestic violence. A fascinating exploration of social issues and the human condition, this work is a must-read for fans of historical fiction.