From the master of Victorian tragedy, the surprisingly comic
adventures of a man caught between romance and religion.
When young Mr. Stockdale arrives in a small village to fill in for the
Methodist minister, he finds himself pining for his comely new landlady.
But she leads a mysterious life, keeping odd hours and speaking in
hushed tones. As his love for her grows, he's soon at the center of a
hilarious high-stakes adventure, complete with slapstick, hijinks, and a
marauding band of cross-dressers. And he's forced to choose: follow his
heart or his higher purpose?
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