pbWhen a reverend disapproves of his daughters suitor he manipulates the church in an effort to discourage their union and find a more favorable partner.b It is a drastic decision that effects those inside and outside of the congregation. Rev. William Barlow is the leader of a Low Church where his curate is a pompous young man named Henry Sandford. Despite his brash persona Henry and Barlows daughter Dorothy have fallen in love. Barlow disapproves of the union and makes a sudden shift from Low Church to High Church infuriating Henry. The young man resigns making Dorothy available to Tommy Merton whom her father considers a more suitable match. Barlows meddling leaves the church in disarray with multiple members reeling from the fallout. This comic opera debuted in 1882 but didnt find its audience until nearly a decade later. With the story Grundy and Solomon deliver a warning about the dangers of good intentions. iThe Vicar of Brayi proves that every man regardless of their station is flawed. With an eyecatching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript this edition of iThe Vicar of Brayi is both modern and readable.p