Under Seal of Confession is a novel written by Averil Beaumont in 1874. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Constance Norreys, who is torn between her love for a Catholic priest and her duty to her family and society. The novel explores the themes of love, religion, and societal expectations in Victorian England.Constance Norreys is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who falls in love with Father Ambrose, a Catholic priest. However, their love is forbidden by the Church and society, and they must keep their relationship a secret. Constance struggles to reconcile her love for Father Ambrose with her duty to her family and her position in society.As the story unfolds, Constance's family becomes embroiled in a scandal, and she is forced to choose between her loyalty to her family and her love for Father Ambrose. The novel also delves into the inner workings of the Catholic Church and the role of confession in the lives of its followers.Under Seal of Confession is a compelling tale of love, faith, and duty set in Victorian England. Averil Beaumont's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this novel a must-read for fans of historical fiction.In Three Volumes.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.