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Acts and Omissions

By Catherine Fox
Series: The Lindchester Chronicles
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The novel Acts and Omissions by Catherine Fox delves into the life of an Anglican cathedral community, exploring its clergy's ambitions, failures, and complexities. Amidst ecclesiastical politics and personal struggles, both humour and poignancy emerge as characters navigate belief, love, and personal transformation. This engaging narrative combines wit and insight, drawing a vivid portrait of modern church life.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that combine humour, faith, and the intricacies of human relationships. Set in the vivid, detailed world of cathedral life, it explores the challenges and triumphs of church officials in a small English town, appealing to those who cherish character-driven narratives with a touch of English wit.

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The Bishop of Lindchester is happily married with four daughters. But does he have a secret? Welcome to the fictional Diocese of Lindchester. Conceived as an affectionate homage to Trollope's Barchester Chronicles, Acts and Omissions takes you, dear reader, on a year-long romp in the company of bishops, priests and laypeople.

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The Bishop of Lindchester is happily married with four daughters. But does he have a secret? Archdeacon Matt is inclined to think not. That said, it's obvious to him that Bishop Paul's got a pretty big bee in his mitre about the brilliant but troubled Freddie May...

Welcome to the fictional Diocese of Lindchester, where you will be taken, dear reader, on a yearlong romp in the company of bishops, priests, and laypeople. Prepare yourself for a bumpy and hilarious ride from the rarefied heights of the Cathedral Close down to the coalface of ordinary urban and rural parishes.

Acts and Omissions reveals the Church of England in all its mess and glory. It is a world shot through with grace, but one where even the best intentioned err and stray. And occasionally do those things which they ought not to have done...

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  • Acts and Omissions
    The Bishop of Lindchester is happily married with four daughters. But does he have a secret? Archdeacon Matt is inclined to think not. That said, it's obvious to him that Bishop Paul's got a pretty big bee in his mitre about the brilliant but troubled Freddie May... Welcome to the fictional Diocese of Lindchester, where you will be taken, dear...
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Acts and Omissions by Catherine Fox is lauded for its witty and heartfelt take on modern Anglicanism, capturing both its quirks and comforts. It provides an entertaining portrayal of the Church of England through sharply observed characters and familiar settings. The narrative cleverly balances humour and profound themes such as judgement and mercy, making it a compelling read for both Anglican readers and those new to the subject.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781910674284

Publisher: SPCK Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 July 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Marylebone House

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 269g

Pages: 328

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About the Author

Catherine Fox was educated at Durham and London Universities and has a degree in English and a PhD in Theology. She is the author of four adult novels, Angels and Men, The Benefits of Passion, Love for the Lost and Unseen Things Above, which explore the themes of the spiritual and the physical with insight and humour. In 2007, Yellow Jersey Press published Fight the Good Fight: From Vicar's Wife to Killing Machine in which Catherine relates her quest to achieve a black belt in Judo. Her first teen fantasy novel, WolfTide, came out in 2013. She teaches at Manchester Metropolitan University and lives in Liverpool, where her husband is dean of the cathedral.

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