The New Rector
Heartwarming and intriguing - a modern classic of village life
Published on 15. August 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-3987-1646-9 (ISBN)
Description
Perfect for fans of Barbara Pym
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
'This was a great read. A comforting, original story with a refreshing pace. I will be checking out more from the author!' ?????
'Rebecca's wit, humour and brilliant observational skills put her in the forefront of village storytelling. I never tire of reading her wonderful novels' Jack Sheffield
'Winning novels of village life' The Times
'A delightful beginning that suddenly gets darker and more dramatic than expected. Totally believable characters and a story line with unexpected twists' Margaret Dickinson
When Peter Harris arrives in Turnham Malpas as the new rector, he finds the village people welcoming but set in their ways. Yet despite his own weaknesses, and a deeply felt sadness his wife keeps hidden, he comforts and advises his new parishioners, growing more and more involved with the rural way of life.
Then the whole village is rocked by spiteful trick that goes terribly wrong, and a gruesome murder that points to a killer in its midst. Now, more than ever, Peter's pastoral role is crucial - and yet he is wrestling with his own private hell that may still wreck his own life.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
'This was a great read. A comforting, original story with a refreshing pace. I will be checking out more from the author!' ?????
'Rebecca's wit, humour and brilliant observational skills put her in the forefront of village storytelling. I never tire of reading her wonderful novels' Jack Sheffield
'Winning novels of village life' The Times
'A delightful beginning that suddenly gets darker and more dramatic than expected. Totally believable characters and a story line with unexpected twists' Margaret Dickinson
When Peter Harris arrives in Turnham Malpas as the new rector, he finds the village people welcoming but set in their ways. Yet despite his own weaknesses, and a deeply felt sadness his wife keeps hidden, he comforts and advises his new parishioners, growing more and more involved with the rural way of life.
Then the whole village is rocked by spiteful trick that goes terribly wrong, and a gruesome murder that points to a killer in its midst. Now, more than ever, Peter's pastoral role is crucial - and yet he is wrestling with his own private hell that may still wreck his own life.
Reviews / Votes
Winning novels of village life * The Times * Rebecca's wit, humour and brilliant observational skills put her in the forefront of village storytelling. I never tire of reading her wonderful novels -- Jack Sheffield Tender and funny * My Weekly * A lovely book with finely drawn characters in an idyllic setting and a storyline full of surprises. I feel I could walk into the village and immediately know everyone I met. A delightful beginning that suddenly gets darker and more dramatic than expected. Totally believable characters and a story line with unexpected twists -- Margaret Dickinson, author of WARTIME FRIENDS If you enjoy stories about English villagers, do whatever you have to do, but get these books. Bliss! * Publishers Weekly *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Orion Publishing Co
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
246 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3987-1646-9 (9781398716469)
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E-Book
12/2010
Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
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Person
Rebecca Shaw was a former school teacher and the bestselling author of many novels. She lived with her husband in a beautiful Dorset village where she found plenty of inspiration for her stories about rural life. Rebecca sadly passed away in 2015.