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A Perfectly Good Man
A heartfelt, humane novel of Cornwall, love and forgiveness
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A Perfectly Good Man
A warm, humane Cornish novel of love, death and moral dilemma from the bestselling author of NOTES FROM AN EXHIBITION and A PLACE CALLED WINTER
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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.
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Patrick Gale's A Perfectly Good Man is praised for its masterful storytelling and emotional depth. Reviews highlight his ability to combine dark humour with heart and soul, creating a narrative that is simultaneously unsettling and uplifting. The novel's exploration of unintended consequences and family dynamics is particularly noted, with its beautifully written, warm, and humane portrayal leaving a lasting impact.
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ISBN: 9781472255426
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 April 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Tinder Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 416
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About the Author
Patrick Gale was born on the Isle of Wight. He spent his infancy at Wandsworth Prison, which his father governed, then grew up in Winchester before going to Oxford University. He now lives on a farm near Land's End. One of this country's best-loved novelists, his most recent works are A Perfectly Good Man, the Richard and Judy bestseller Notes From An Exhibition, the Costa-shortlisted A Place Called Winter and Mother's Boy. His original BBC television drama, Man In An Orange Shirt, was shown to great acclaim in 2017 as part of the BBC's Queer Britannia series, leading viewers around the world to discover his novels.
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