“Consider, children ... the pain of touching the tip of your finger to your mother's stove, even for a fraction of a second. That is an experience which most of you have suffered. Now try to imagine that pain, not simply on a fingertip but spread over the whole surface of your body, and not for a mere second, but everlastingly. That, children, is hellfire.”
In this novel, the story revolves around the life of the rector of Justin, a character who navigates the complexities of his community and the challenges of his personal life. The narrative delves into the interactions between the rector and the townspeople, highlighting the moral and ethical choices they face. The setting, a small town, serves as a backdrop for the exploration of themes such as loyalty, forgiveness, and the search for redemption. more
Louis Auchincloss was an American lawyer and writer, born on September 27, 1917, and passed away on January 26, 2010. He began his career in law, later turning to literary creation, and became known for his profound insights into the legal and upper-class life. more
“The crowd has a way of being right.”