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Devastatingly moving and full of psychological insight, A PERFECTLY GOOD MAN is a warm, humane Cornish novel from the bestselling author of A PLACE CALLED WINTER
‘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 – priest, husband and father – has always tried to do good, though life hasn’t always been 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.
(P)2018 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
‘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 – priest, husband and father – has always tried to do good, though life hasn’t always been 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.
(P)2018 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
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A writer with heart, soul, and a dark and naughty wit, one whose company you relish and trust
This being Gale there's a compelling tale to be told . . . a convincing, moving account of man's struggle with faith, marriage and morality
A thoughtful and moving novel about love, morality and faith. Marvellous
A heartfelt, cleverly constructed read
Beautifully written