The New Rector
When Peter Harris arrives in Turnham Malpas as the new rector, he finds the village people welcoming but set in their ways. Yet despite his own weaknesses and the sadness of his childless wife, he comforts and advises his new parishioners, growing more and more involved with the rural way of life. Then the whole village is rocked by spiteful trick that goes terribly wrong, and a gruesome murder that points to a killer in its midst. Now, more than ever, Peter's pastoral role is crucial - and yet he is wrestling with his own private hell that may still wreck his own life.

Talk of the Village
The village is bedevilled by talk and all is not as it seems in the village of Turnham Malpas ...Does pushy newcomer Venetia have her eye on Peter, the handsome rector? Is Jeremy, her husband, really making a success of the new health club? And why does Willie's new love set a vicious tongue wagging? In the Royal Oak, the usual banter has turned to bitter wrangling as the rector's wife Caroline makes a challenge over an ancient country tradition and splits the village her husband had so recently united. As the people of the village use the power of words to reconcile or divide, Peter finds it is what isn't talked about that threatens to cause madness, confusion and tragedy.

Village Matters
Times are changing in Turnham Malpas. Wealthy, brash Craddock Fitch up at the big house seems determined to make his mark on the village - and the village is equally determined to stop him. Sir Ralph, recently returned to the village, is having trouble adjusting to more modest status, while his wife, Muriel, is struggling with her own changed circumstances.
But these concerns are eclisped by tragedy when young Flick Charter Plackett, adored by just about everyone in the village, is knocked down by the unpopular barman, Alan. Before the shock of the accident has passed, a new, bitter dispute springs up over houses Sir Ralph wants to build on his land. Reaction to the plan seems extreme even by village standards - but there is a personal motive behind one particular source of opposition?

Bye, book!
Come with me to Castricum to find scores of friends!

catch and release as this book was still on the table at the end of the meeting.
I have way more books so this one will travel one.

Safe travels!

Was still in the forum building, so took it along to find new friends in Utrecht's new bookspot.