The Congregation
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4.1 • 7 Ratings
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- $3.99
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- $3.99
Publisher Description
England, 1970s. A bustling mining town awaits the arrival of their new vicar.
People don't know what to expect as the rather aloof Reverend Matthews descends upon his unfamiliar parish. Nevertheless, he is welcomed with open arms.
But after discovering a journal left by his predecessor, the clergyman begins to wonder what secrets lie behind the seemingly innocent lives of his congregation.
The Bishop's unexpected arrival has the vicar questioning his own past and a cloud descends upon his religious beliefs, bringing chaos to both himself and the townsfolk.
Written in an upbeat style, with dark humour and quirky characters, this classic British mystery is best savoured by the fire with a pot of tea.
Customer Reviews
Sweet
Fascinating. The stories of many parishioners’ lives are told with deep understanding of human nature. The vicar is a fine, moral man.
I liked the slow way in which the author revealed each subject’s secret.
However, this book is more in need of editing and proofreading than anything I’ve read in decades. The author seemingly knows nothing about the correct use of apostrophes, commas, semi-colons, or even grammatical construction.
The usual errors are in evidence. I don’t think anyone knows the difference between mantle and mantel!
At any rate, it was a good read…