Fisher of Men: The Dunbridge Chronicles 1: - Softcover

Rhodes, Pam

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1782640002 ISBN 13: 9781782640004

Publisher: Lion Fiction, 2013

Synopsis

The Revd Neil Fisher arrives in St Stephen's Dunbridge, to take up his first curacy under the formidable Revd Margaret Prowse. Shy, gauche, earnest, kind and determined, he learns the ropes as he meets the many colourful characters who form the congregation. After a family tragedy rocks his boss, Neil finds himself in the deep end. This is a charming mix of stories, comical and moving by turns, around a central core of familiar characters, situations and storylines. One such storyline will be the on/off romance between Neil and Ros, the spiky single mum who looks after the vicarage garden. Another will be the determination of Wendy, leader of the church music group, to bag a vicar for her husband. A third will be the apparently unbalanced partnership between Margaret Prowse and her underdog husband, Frank. The book combines social comedy with spiritual resonance and depth.

About this title

About the Author

<p>Pam Rhodes is known around the world as the presenter of BBC Television's Songs of Praise and her popular Hearts and Hymns programme on Premier Christian Radio. She describes herself as an 'anorak' in her fascination for hymns old and new, and her books on hymn-writers, like Love So Amazing, Then Sings My Soul and Hear MySong are essentials in many a church vestry! A natural storyteller with25 varied books under her belt, Pam is perhaps best known for her novels packed with down-to-earth characters and situations that inspire and entertain.</p>

From the Back Cover

Neil Fisher's first trip to Dunbridge was not a success. Having inadvertently locked himself in St Stephen's Church for hours (and succumbing to the communion wine and wafers for dinner) it seemed miraculous they gave him the curate's job! On arrival in the small town of Dunbridge it quickly becomes clear that life is not going to be tranquil for the eligible new bachelor, as four formidable women are determined to make their presence felt. There is his mother, Iris, still questioning his choice of career; his rector, the no-nonsense Margaret, who is not one for taking prisoners; Claire, his new neighbour, whom he's already managed to offend. And then there is Wendy, the beautiful leading light of the church music group, who has her own plans for Neil: It can only end in trouble. "I really feel for Neil Fisher - whenever he trips up, it's in full public glare! This book moves you to tears one minute, then has you laughing out loud the next." - Aled Jones, broadcaster and singer "Pam's book is a great read! It's a tale of real people who laugh, have fun and love life. I commend it warmly." - George Carey, former Archbishop of Canterbury Pam Rhodes has presented the world's number one religious television programme, Songs of Praise, for many years. She has written five other novels, including With Hearts and Hymns and Voices.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lion Fiction
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782640002
• ISBN 13: 9781782640004
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256