The Squire of Zabuloe

While I loved the whole story revolving around the peculiar will left by old Lady Zabuloe and the mystery surrounding the back field that the neighbor wants so badly, the spiritual section fell rather flat for me. I can appreciate a message about the dangers of blind denominationalism, but it was vague in key areas and the hero's conversion was underplayed. Having seen how Hocking was capable of writing such scenes made me feel that perhaps the ending was a rush job. I'd probably have enjoyed the story more if it had stuck to the mystery at the manor and the slow awakening of Pater to faith in God—and leave out some of the denominational quibbles or define the author's stance much more for less confusion.

Overall a good read.