A Perfectly Good Man :A heartfelt, humane novel of Cornwall, love and forgiveness
A Perfectly Good Man :A heartfelt, humane novel of Cornwall, love and forgiveness
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Published:
19 April, 2018
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From the author of A PLACE CALLED WINTER and NOTES FROM AN EXHIBITION comes a heartfelt, humane novel about what happens when 'doing good' is no longer enough...
'A convincing, moving account of man's struggle with faith, marriage and morality' Sunday Times
On a clear, crisp summer's day in Cornwall, a young man carefully prepares to take his own life, and asks family friend, Barnaby Johnson, to pray with him.
Barnaby is a priest, a husband and father, and has always tried to do good, though life hasn't always been either straightforward or rosy. Lenny's request poses problems, not just for Barnaby, but for his wife and family, and the wider community, as the secrets of the past push themselves forcefully into the present for all to see.
'Beautifully written' Times
' A writer with heart and soul' Observer
What readers love about A PERFECTLY GOOD MAN:
'A most engaging novel, keenly observed, often witty, and beautifully written' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A wonderful poetic, perceptive and very realistic insight into a very varied group of characters' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I loved this book - one of the best novels I have read for a long time. Brilliant characterisation, an interesting setting in a small Cornish community, and a very good plot' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Patrick Gale knows, not just the accurate externals of parish life, but the inner realities of human thinking' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781472255426 |
| ISBN10 | 1472255429 |
| Number Of Pages | 416 |
| Item Weight | 280 g |
| Product Dimensions | 128 x 196 x 28 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Headline Publishing Group |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
A writer with heart, soul, and a dark and naughty wit, one whose company you relish and trust * Observer *
A writer with heart, soul, and a dark and naughty wit, one whose company you relish and trust * Observer *
This being Gale there's a compelling tale to be told . . . a convincing, moving account of man's struggle with faith, marriage and morality * Sunday Times *
This being Gale there's a compelling tale to be told . . . a convincing, moving account of man's struggle with faith, marriage and morality * Sunday Times *
A thoughtful and moving novel about love, morality and faith. Marvellous * Mail on Sunday *
A thoughtful and moving novel about love, morality and faith. Marvellous * Mail on Sunday *
A heartfelt, cleverly constructed read * Independent on Sunday *
A heartfelt, cleverly constructed read * Independent on Sunday *
Beautifully written * The Times *
Beautifully written * The Times *
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Author's Bio
Patrick Gale was born on the Isle of Wight and now lives on a farm near Land's End. One of this country's best-loved novelists, his most recent works are A Place Called Winter, Take Nothing With You and Mother's Boy. His BBC 'Queer Britannia' television drama, Man In An Orange Shirt, was shown to great acclaim in 2017 and won an International Emmy Award.