From the New York Times bestselling author of The Bookman’s Tale comes a new novel about an obsessive bibliophile’s quest through time to discover a missing manuscript, the unknown history of an English Cathedral, and the secret of the Holy Grail Arthur Prescott is happiest when surrounded by the ancient books and manuscripts of the Barchester Cathedral library. Increasingly, he feels like a fish … library. Increasingly, he feels like a fish out of water among the concrete buildings of the University of Barchester, where he works as an English professor. His one respite is his time spent nestled in the library, nurturing his secret obsession with the Holy Grail and researching his perennially unfinished guidebook to the medieval cathedral.
But when a beautiful young American named Bethany Davis arrives in Barchester charged with the task of digitizing the library’s manuscripts, Arthur’s tranquility is broken. Appalled by the threat modern technology poses to the library he loves, he sets out to thwart Bethany, only to find in her a kindred spirit with a similar love for knowledge and books—and a fellow Grail fanatic.
Bethany soon joins Arthur in a quest to find the lost Book of Ewolda, the ancient manuscript telling the story of the cathedral’s founder. And when the future of the cathedral itself is threatened, Arthur and Bethany’s search takes on grave importance, leading the pair to discover secrets about the cathedral, about the Grail, and about themselves.
“Lovett’s unique work combines literary and historical research with classic elements of cozy mysteries, classic love stories, and exciting adventure tales to create a true genre-blending masterpiece. At once funny, heartwarming, and suspenseful, The Lost Book of the Grail has something for every kind of reader, and every kind of book-lover, alike.” —Bustle
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Alight read but lots of fun with strong characters and a satisfying story
I enjoyed it. Creative interplay of past and present. I was surprised by the ending.
This book was interesting but drawn out and it lacked excitement.
This was just a fun, easy, read. It references medieval history and of course the grail so my kind of thing and put it into a light hearted page turner. Also it’s definitely an ode to books and the written word.
A good read. Plot is straightforward, and characters and story line build to a satisfying finish. I liked how the past is interspersed coming to eventually merge with the present.
Very interesting. I loved the characters and their love of things old and treasured. The mystery evolves and captures your imagination. Well done!
Great read for Grail lovers.
A new take on the search for the Holy Grail. Very entertaining,
Nice light read. Read in two days.
One of the best books of. Y year!