The New Rector - by Rebecca Shaw (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Perfect for fans of Barbara Pym

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

'This was a great read. A comforting, original story with a refreshing pace. I will be checking out more from the author!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Rebecca's wit, humour and brilliant observational skills put her in the forefront of village storytelling. I never tire of reading her wonderful novels' Jack Sheffield

'Winning novels of village life' The Times

'A delightful beginning that suddenly gets darker and more dramatic than expected. Totally believable characters and a story line with unexpected twists' Margaret Dickinson

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 a deeply felt sadness his wife keeps hidden, 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.

Review Quotes

A lovely book with finely drawn characters in an idyllic setting and a storyline full of surprises. I feel I could walk into the village and immediately know everyone I met. A delightful beginning that suddenly gets darker and more dramatic than expected. Totally believable characters and a story line with unexpected twists

Rebecca's wit, humour and brilliant observational skills put her in the forefront of village storytelling. I never tire of reading her wonderful novels

If you enjoy stories about English villagers, do whatever you have to do, but get these books. Bliss!--Publishers Weekly

Tender and funny--My Weekly

Winning novels of village life--The Times

About the Author

Rebecca Shaw was a former school teacher and the bestselling author of many novels. She lived with her husband in a beautiful Dorset village where she found plenty of inspiration for her stories about rural life. Rebecca sadly passed away in 2015.