Peccavi

In E. W. Hornung's Peccavi, the central question revolves around how a man, specifically a Church of England priest, seeks to atone for a grave personal sin and the subsequent consequences. The story follows Reverend Robert Carlton, whose reputation and relationships are strained after a moral failure, leading to conflicts with his parishioners and patron. The novel explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the complexities of ecclesiastical law within a rural English setting.