In "The Parish Trilogy," consisting of "Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood," "The Seaboard Parish," and "The Vicar's Daughter," George MacDonald intricately weaves a tapestry of pastoral life in Victorian England. This trilogy is distinguished by its lyrical prose and a blend of allegory and realism, exploring themes of faith, morality, and community. MacDonald'Äôs evocative descriptions of rural lan...