A Cathedral Courtship

Name: A Cathedral Courtship
Author: Kate Douglas Wiggin

In Kate Douglas Wiggin's novel, A Cathedral Courtship, the story follows the lives of two young people, John Storm and Mary Endicott, who are both from the small town of Cathedral, Maine. John is a young man who has recently returned from college and is determined to make something of himself. Mary is a young woman who is trying to find her place in the world and is determined to make something of herself as well. John and Mary meet at a church service and quickly become friends. As their friendship grows, they both realize that they have feelings for each other. However, they are both hesitant to act on their feelings due to their different backgrounds and the fact that they come from different social classes. John and Mary must overcome their differences and the obstacles that stand in their way if they are to have a chance at a future together. Along the way, they must learn to trust each other and to open up to one another. In the end, they must decide if their love is strong enough to overcome all of the obstacles that stand in their way.

By Kate Douglas Wiggin · First published 1893 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction · 13 chapters · 8,697 words

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We are doing the English cathedral towns, aunt Celia and I. Aunt Celia has an intense desire to improve my mind. Papa told her, when we were leaving Cedarhurst, that he wouldn't for the world have it too much improved, and aunt Celia remarked that, so far as she could judge, there was no immediate danger; with which exchange of hostilities they parted.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Kate Douglas Wiggin
Date: 1893 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Christian Fiction
Length: 8,697 words
Structure: 13 chapters, 159 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Romance — The book follows the courtship of two characters, and the main focus of the plot is their relationship.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century, and the plot and characters are heavily influenced by the time period.
Realistic Fiction — The book is set in a realistic world and follows the lives of believable characters.
Christian Fiction — The book contains Christian themes and values, and the characters are guided by their faith.