Father Stafford by Antonio Hope

Father Stafford is a novel written by Antonio Houa that explores the life of a Catholic priest in rural France during World War II. The story follows Father Stafford as he navigates his duties as a priest, while also trying to protect his congregation from the dangers of war. Throughout the novel, Houa examines themes of faith, sacrifice, and the human condition, creating a thought-provoking and emotionally charged narrative.

By Antonio Hope · First published 1965 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery · 15 chapters

Contents

• Eugene Lane and his Guests
• New Faces and Old Feuds
• Father Stafford changes his Habits, and Mr. Haddington his Views
• Sir Roderick Ayre Inspects Mr. Morewood's Masterpiece
• How Three Gentlemen Acted for the Best
• Father Stafford Keeps Vigil
• An Early Train and a Morning's Amusement
• Stafford in Retreat, and Sir Roderick in Action
• The Battle of Baden
• Mr. Morewood is Moved to Indignation
• Waiting Lady Claudia's Pleasure
• Lady Claudia is Vexed with Mankind
• A Lover's Fate and a Friend's Counsel
• Some People are as Fortunate as They Deserve to be
• An End and a Beginning

More by Antonio Hope

• El prisionero de Zenda (1894)
• The Prisoner of Zenda (1894)
• Frivolous Cupid (1602)
• Rupert of Hentzau (1898)
• Dolly Dialogues (1978)
• The Secret of the Tower (1987)
• A Man of Mark (1899)
• The Indiscretion of the Duchess (1783)
• All works by Antonio Hope