In the Name of the Father
some vows aren't meant to be broken
by K French
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Pub Date Aug 06 2018 | Archive Date May 19 2020
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Description
Perched high on a cliff, overlooking the ever-churning North Sea, the haunting ruins of Whitby Abbey are witness to many secrets.
Charlotte ‘Lottie’ Carmichael is 25, lives alone in London, and – with a job as curator of a small museum – prefers the company of the dead to the living – that is until she meets the mysterious Father Montgomery and embarks on a life-changing journey of self-discovery.
From London to North Yorkshire via Dublin, In the Name of the Father is a thrilling tale of infatuation, murder and deceit, and of how one man’s path to redemption can lead to the downfall of so many others.
Advance Praise
"an imaginative and gripping read which I thoroughly enjoyed" "The priesthood has never seemed so dangerous".
"an imaginative and gripping read which I thoroughly enjoyed" "The priesthood has never seemed so dangerous".
Featured Reviews
Angela S, Reviewer
Wow what a good book felt a bit like The Thorn Birds. Priest meets lovely lady. Loved how the book was based in different countries and it felt you could see the scenery that was being discussed. Must be hard going into Priesthood when you still have your feelings for woman
Julie G, Reviewer
I feel like I've just been on a rollercoaster, the story was quite fast paced and full of twists and turns.
This a good debut book and I really look forward to reading more by K French.
Thank you netgalley
Media/Journalist 526791
Interesting and definitely suspenseful read! Good for those who are looking for a romance that will make them hold their breath from the sheer tension.
Marianne V, Reviewer
3.5★s
In the Name of The Father is a novel by British author, K. French. A year after her beloved Grandma died, twenty-five-year-old museum curator, Charlotte Carmichael is travelling back to Whitby from London to celebrate her Gran’s life with her old friends. Back in Gran’s cottage, chatting to her dear neighbour, walking up to the Abbey, going to Sunday Mass, all are part of the life she remembers with the person she loved most.
But at this Sunday’s mass, Bishop Richardson hands over to young Father Montgomery. and Father Montgomery is drop-dead gorgeous! He leaves Lottie breathless. And while she’s not a bit religious, she well knows it’s totally inappropriate to fall for a priest. But it seems that’s what is happening. On multiple encounters with the man, some admittedly engineered by Lottie, she’s getting the idea he’s attracted too. Of course, he can’t act on that, no way.
But there’s something intriguing about the handsome cleric, quite apart from his looks. And there’s something else going on: Lottie is convinced she’s being followed. Before long it’s clear that this clergyman has a far-from-typical background, one that features an Irish crime boss and some stolen loot.
From the dark prologue, it’s difficult to predict the direction this novel will take. There are plenty of surprises and it is darkly funny in places. This sexy, romantic tale of intrigue is probably best enjoyed by ignoring any plot holes, forgiving Lottie her sometimes-dubious morals and her copious alcohol consumption, embracing the melodrama and just going along for the ride.
This unbiased review is from an uncorrected proof copy provided by NetGalley and Books Go Social.
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