Father Peter is reeling from horrific allegations of misconduct, when he learns of behavior by a close family member which further undermines his pastoral authority.His parishioners are thrown into turmoil. What should they believe? Father Peter’s own faith starts to crumble after a close priest friend commits suicide.Unaware of the drama playing out in his village, atheist Matt Goldworth … Goldworth wrestles with bad news of his own.
Bizarre circumstances bring priest and non-believer together to produce an outcome no one could have foreseen.
Aproximately 403 pages
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“Brittle Diamonds” by Hilary Walker
I listened to the author read this book, chapter by chapter using a link of which I do not remember how I gained possession. I started the book late in the day… and kept reading one more chapter, then one more… until I finished the last chapter, chapter 43 of the book. By then it was way past my bed-time, but was worth the adventure of this story. There is a lot of food for thought in this story… Just who is telling the truth, or not, who is making the better choices, can justice prevail, can people change, yup, lots of questions. It would make an excellent book club read. This is a worthy read ! !
Brittle Diamonds by Hilary Walker
Starts with why author wrote this book. Such a subject that is still news today.
Priest in the seminary and the young boys that are abused.
Like English as they stick with one another and gossip about the neighbors. So much so that the priest knows what vehicles the others drive.
He had met a man on the train that opened up to him and they meet again after Matt had almost hit the horse and his tenant. He’s lost his job and needs to confront his wife about it.
The priest won’t be leading church after Sunday’s mass because of the 30 year old abuse charges. The church will investigate.
There are quite a few characters but they all come together when least expected with their problems.
Love that it’s Easter time and spring flowers are coming up. Love how they look forward to confessing to the priest.
Like all the secrets others are hiding but will come out soon, over time…
Especially love the different ages and how everything that is going on effects them all.
About the author is included at the end. Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
Brittle Diamonds by Hilary Walker
Starts with why author wrote this book. Such a subject that is still news today.
Priest in the seminary and the young boys that are abused.
Like English as they stick with one another and gossip about the neighbors. So much so that the priest knows what vehicles the others drive.
He had met a man on the train that opened up to him and they meet again after Matt had almost hit the horse and his tenant. He’s lost his job and needs to confront his wife about it.
The priest won’t be leading church after Sunday’s mass because of the 30 year old abuse charges. The church will investigate.
There are quite a few characters but they all come together when least expected with their problems.
Love that it’s Easter time and spring flowers are coming up. Love how they look forward to confessing to the priest.
Like all the secrets others are hiding but will come out soon, over time…
Especially love the different ages and how everything that is going on effects them all.
About the author is included at the end. Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.