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The Canon in Residence by Victor L. Whitechurch (RB350)

The Canon in Residence by Victor L. Whitechurch (RB350)
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The Canon in Residence by Victor L. Whitechurch (RB350)

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Published 1918: Hardcover / Good Condition / Illustrated frontispiece

Original beige decorated cloth with blue titles on the spine. 313 clean slightly age-toned pages, slight separation on inner hinges could be readdressed with some glue, previous owners details on the first free page. Covers slightly rubbed and faded with time and frayed along the spine tips consistent with age. (RB350)

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Embark on a journey through time with "The Canon in Residence," a masterful narrative that brings to life the genteel world of early 20th-century England.

Set against the backdrop of a quaint English village, the story unfolds with the Reverend John Smith, a character as unassuming as his name suggests, yet whose depth and complexity captivate the reader. As the new canon in residence, his arrival stirs both excitement and apprehension amongst the parishioners, setting the stage for a narrative replete with mystery, humor, and introspection.

Through Whitechurch's exquisite prose, "The Canon in Residence" not only explores the dynamics of a small community bound by tradition and religion but also delves into the personal transformation of Reverend Smith. His journey, marked by challenges and revelations, mirrors the broader themes of faith, duty, and the search for meaning in an ever-changing world.

He wrote his first quasi-detective novel, also considered as a clerical romance, in 1904 when 'The Canon in Residence' was published and was later adapted for stage and radio. He also contributed detective stories to the Strand Magazine, the Railway Magazine and Pearson's and Harmsworth's Magazines. [Google Books]

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