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A warm, humane Cornish novel from the bestselling author of NOTES FROM AN EXHIBITION and A PLACE CALLED WINTER
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
In this new novel, Patrick Gale returns us to the rugged Cornish landscape that featured in his very popular book Notes From An Exhibition. Father Barnaby Thomas is a charismatic, indefatigable local priest, whose enduring service has made him a popular member of his remote Cornish parish. Gradually it transpires that the great influence to shape him was provided by his gay uncle, whose long relationship with another man is presented in pointed contrast to several toxic straight marriages. Patrick Gale lays bare the lives and thoughts of an entire community and asks us: what does it mean to be good?
New edition published May 2018 Paperback, 300 Pages
Author: Patrick Gale