The Girls Book Of Priesthood

The Girl's Book of Priesthood by Louise Rowland is a novel set in July 2016, following the start of a new curacy at St Marks, Highbury. It is presented as contemporary fiction centred on a female curate preparing for a decisive year in ministry.

Key details

• Author: Louise Rowland
• Set in July 2016
• Features a new curate at St Marks, Highbury
• Focuses on a twelve-month curacy leading towards becoming a priest

Synopsis

Margot Goodwin arrives at St Marks, Highbury as the new curate, feeling both exhilarated and deeply anxious about what lies ahead. The coming twelve months are described as the most important of her life, with the prospect of becoming a fully fledged priest at the end of the year.

Alongside the pressure to succeed, she faces scepticism from those who oppose women priests, as well as the fear of proving her father right if she fails. The description also highlights her personal confidence and self-image, including her academic background and everyday preferences, as she tries to persuade others and herself that she is more than appearances.