""A Parish Providence: A Country Tale"" is a novel written by Edward Melville Lynch and published in 1894. The story is set in a small rural parish in England and follows the lives of the villagers. The main character is a young curate named Arthur, who is sent to the parish to help the rector, Mr. Grey, with his duties. Arthur quickly becomes involved in the lives of the villagers, and he soon discovers that there are many problems and conflicts within the community. One of the main conflicts in the story is between the wealthy landowner, Mr. Devereux, and the poor farmers who work on his land. Mr. Devereux is a cruel and greedy man who mistreats his workers and takes advantage of their poverty. Arthur becomes determined to help the farmers and tries to convince Mr. Devereux to treat them fairly. Another important character in the story is a young woman named Maud, who is the daughter of Mr. Grey. Maud is in love with Arthur, but she is engaged to a wealthy man named Mr. Beaumont. Maud struggles with her feelings for Arthur and her duty to her family and her fianc?????. Throughout the novel, there are many themes of love, duty, and social justice. The story is a classic tale of rural life in England and explores the struggles and conflicts of the working class. ""A Parish Providence: A Country Tale"" is a beautifully written and engaging novel that is sure to captivate readers who enjoy historical fiction and classic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.