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The Ogre's Laboratory
A modern Gothic novel and exploration of a priest's crisis of faith. This story involves a mysterious suicide; a power-mad Tory MP; a sinister, hidden laboratory; hints of child sexual abuse; and the legend of Everard Trevellyan, a medieval ogre whose spirit still seems to be abroad in the parish.
- GenresFiction
393 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1998
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May 3, 2014
The priest, Father Snow, is sent to take over a small and wealthy parish in which the previous incumbent died of suicide. There are many legends in the village about the nearby stately home, Flamstead and about the family that has lived there for generations. The story has several threads, why did Father Connor kill himself, are any of the legends true, hints of organised sexual abuse in the village, Father Snow having a crisis of faith, possible political involvement in it all. Although I read the book to the end I found the main character, Father Snow to be rather unlikable.
May 10, 2014
Absolutely adored this book- it kept me in its thrall from the beginning until the end. Quirky and original, featuring a very human priest as the unlikely hero, this book explores, among other things, the origin of the Jack and the beanstalk fairy tale and delves into what faith really means to us. Beautiful and wise. Enjoyed it.
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