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A glimpse into identity, repentance and even a few lessons from baseball!

In Whartons evocative 1917 novella Summer, we are transported to the quaint yet stifling town of North Dormer, where Charity Royall dreams of breaking free from her constrained life and the unwelcome advances of her guardian, Mr. Royall. When the charismatic city boy, Lucius Harney, arrives to explore the regions architecture, he brings with him the promise of hope and new beginnings. But will his presence be Charitys ticket to salvation, or will it lead her down a path of ruin? (Introduction by Elizabeth Klett)

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Florences Anglo-American colony in the late 19th century, this enchanting romantic tale follows a middle-aged man as he returns to the site of his first unrequited love, two decades later. While the lives of Americans abroad were often depicted in the works of Henry James and Edith Wharton, Howells offers a unique perspective. As John Updike aptly noted, “the felicity of the writing makes us pause in admiration…. A midlife crisis has rarely been captured in fiction with such humor, gentle comedy, and a gracious acceptance of lifes irrevocability.” ...

Summer Madness Festival 2023 : Power-2-Change from SM 2023 is a podcast of the audio recordings from the Summer Madness NI festival 2023:Power2Change, which aims to encourage and equip Christians in the day to day journey of following Christ by releasing the amazing content that is shared at Madness. This could be anything from seminars to mainstage talks. We’re really excited about sharing the festival with you and we hope you’re excited to hear it. For more details see the app: https://www.madapps.uk/sm23fest