Summary
In the midst of a dichotomous town, where the affluent and the impoverished coexist in an uneasy harmony, John Hodder assumes the role of rector at the prestigious St. John's church. As he navigates the complexities of his new position, he finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and corruption, masterminded by the cunning Eldon Parr. Parr's unscrupulous schemes have far-reaching consequences, driving his children, Alison and Preston, away from home and into a life of uncertainty. Meanwhile, Rector Hodder's unflinching commitment to justice and morality inspires him to confront the congregation, exposing the darkest secrets and hypocrisies that lurk beneath the town's polished facade. As the narrative unfolds, the lives of Parr's children become intertwined with those of Kate Marcy, a salesgirl, and Garvin, a man ruined by Parr's financial manipulations, ultimately leading to a dramatic confrontation that will forever alter the fate of the parish and its people.
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John Hodder becomes rector of St. John's, a fashionable church, situated near a slum neighborhood, in the town of Bremerton. Eldon Parr, a wealthy and prominent member of the parish, drives his daughter, Alison, and son, Preston, from home by his dishonest scheming. The girl becomes a settlement worker, and the son, forbidden to marry salesgirl Kate Marcy, is demoralized. Rector Hodder from the pulpit exposes the infamy of his congregation, pointing out the individuals and specifying their crimes, and refuses the elder Parr's demand that he resign, thus winning the heart of Parr's daughter. Garvin, a man ruined by Parr financially, shoots Parr, then kills himself. Kate and Preston are reclaimed, and the parish becomes popular with the poor as well as with the rich.
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