Dead Ernest
by Frances Garrood
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Pub Date Mar 01 2018 | Archive Date Feb 21 2019
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Description
No one had expected Ernest to die, least of all Ernest…
Ernest Bentley was a pillar of the community. But when he suddenly dies of a heart attack his wife Annie refuses to have the words ‘beloved husband’ added to his gravestone. Worried about how she will cope on her own after the bereavement the local vicar, Andrew, starts to visit her.
Before she knows what is happening, Annie finds herself telling Andrew things she has kept hidden for years. Dark secrets that had plagued her marriage to Ernest.
When Annie’s estranged granddaughter, Ophelia, turns up for a visit, the two quickly realise how much they have in common. But when Ophelia meets Andrew, the unhappily married vicar, things start to get very complicated…
What is the truth about Ernest? Why is Annie behaving so strangely now that he is dead?
And how can Andrew reconcile his growing feelings for Ophelia with his respect for his religion?
Spanning from the Second World War to the present day, Dead Ernest is a poignant, moving and, at times, very funny look at love, marriage and family life, dealing with issues of abuse and heartbreak to make a beautifully sensitive and inspirational novel.
Advance Praise
"Beautifully written, deceptively simple, with convincingly drawn and endearing characters...a delightful read" Andrew Davies
“Witty, original and engaging. A wonderful read from the classic opening line to the deeply moving conclusion” L C Tyler, author of the John Grey historical series and the Herring Mysteries.
"shot through with a sense of human sympathy transcending its situations; and that in itself is a considerable achievement" Church Times
"Garrood's debut is assured and thought provoking" Kelly Salter, Big Issue Cymru
"Remarkably well written and well constructed" Michael Allen, Grumpy Old Bookman
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781912546008 |
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Featured Reviews
Helen C, Reviewer
What a brilliant gem of a book. So gentle yet brutal in its description of love and the violent nature of a marriage. I love that Annie could show there is life after the death of your spouse and the relationship between her and her granddaughter, Ophelia is just wonderful. I thought the cold nature of the son was cleverly done. Slightly predictable how quickly Andrew and Ophelia became involved but this definitely didn't spoil my love for the book.
Beverley C, Educator
Having read and been absolutely blown away by this author's other book, Cassandra's Secret, I was really excited to be given the opportunity to read and review Dead Ernest. I understand that this book was written before Cassandra's Secret. That beng the case, I an identify all the aspects that made the second book such an excellent read, however for me Dead Ernest just lacks the tighter, finer polish of the later read. Characterisation is once again excellent, as is the unusual, quirky suberbly evocative style of writing. Once again I applaud the author for a very enjoyable, highly unique storyline and very much look forward to reading her next offering.
Julie H, Reviewer
A really good read. I got totally caught up in Annie's story. I cried for her and was so glad she got to live some of her life without Ernest and that she found someone to confide in. This book talks about domestic violence with sympathy and feeling. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I will be looking out for more.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.
