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The New Rector
Author(s): Rebecca Shaw (Author)
- Publisher: Orion
- Publication Date: January 14, 2025
- Language: English
- Print length: 272 pages
- ISBN-10: 1398716464
- ISBN-13: 9781398716469
Book 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.
Editorial Reviews
Review
Winning novels of village life―
The TimesRebecca’s wit, humour and brilliant observational skills put her in the forefront of village storytelling. I never tire of reading her wonderful novels
Rebecca’s wit, humour and brilliant observational skills put her in the forefront of village storytelling. I never tire of reading her wonderful novels
Tender and funny―
My WeeklyTender and funny―
My WeeklyA 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
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
If you enjoy stories about English villagers, do whatever you have to do, but get these books. Bliss!―
Publishers WeeklyIf you enjoy stories about English villagers, do whatever you have to do, but get these books. Bliss!―
Publishers Weekly
