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Peccavi

Peccavi

By: E. W. Hornung
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 How does a man burdened by a grave sin—not a crime, but a transgression with profound repercussions—seek redemption? This poignant question lies at the heart of E. W. Hornung’s Peccavi (I have sinned). The Rev. Robert Carlton, rector of the quaint parish of Long Stow, finds himself ostracized not only by his parishioners but also by his patron, Wilton Gleed. Under the complexities of English ecclesiastical law, while a patron can nominate a clergyman to a church living, he cannot dismiss a rector from his position; that authority belongs solely to the local bishop. This intricate dilemma shapes the narrative, exploring themes of faith, guilt, and the quest for forgiveness. (Nicholas Clifford)Copyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction Christianity Spirituality
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  • 033 - Sanctuary

    033 - Sanctuary
    Feb 22 2026
    How does a man burdened by a grave sin—not a crime, but a transgression with profound repercussions—seek redemption? This poignant question lies at the heart of E. W. Hornung’s Peccavi (I have sinned). The Rev. Robert Carlton, rector of the quaint parish of Long Stow, finds himself ostracized not only by his parishioners but also by his patron, Wilton Gleed. Under the complexities of English ecclesiastical law, while a patron can nominate a clergyman to a church living, he cannot dismiss a rector from his position; that authority belongs solely to the local bishop. This intricate dilemma shapes the narrative, exploring themes of faith, guilt, and the quest for forgiveness. (Nicholas Clifford)
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    15 mins
  • 032 - The Second Time

    032 - The Second Time
    Feb 21 2026
    How does a man burdened by a grave sin—not a crime, but a transgression with profound repercussions—seek redemption? This poignant question lies at the heart of E. W. Hornung’s Peccavi (I have sinned). The Rev. Robert Carlton, rector of the quaint parish of Long Stow, finds himself ostracized not only by his parishioners but also by his patron, Wilton Gleed. Under the complexities of English ecclesiastical law, while a patron can nominate a clergyman to a church living, he cannot dismiss a rector from his position; that authority belongs solely to the local bishop. This intricate dilemma shapes the narrative, exploring themes of faith, guilt, and the quest for forgiveness. (Nicholas Clifford)
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    12 mins
  • 031 - Advent Eve

    031 - Advent Eve
    Feb 21 2026
    How does a man burdened by a grave sin—not a crime, but a transgression with profound repercussions—seek redemption? This poignant question lies at the heart of E. W. Hornung’s Peccavi (I have sinned). The Rev. Robert Carlton, rector of the quaint parish of Long Stow, finds himself ostracized not only by his parishioners but also by his patron, Wilton Gleed. Under the complexities of English ecclesiastical law, while a patron can nominate a clergyman to a church living, he cannot dismiss a rector from his position; that authority belongs solely to the local bishop. This intricate dilemma shapes the narrative, exploring themes of faith, guilt, and the quest for forgiveness. (Nicholas Clifford)
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    20 mins
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