Saint Christopher and the Gravedigger
Saint Christopher and the Gravedigger by Catherine Cookson is a posthumously published work from Amazon Publishing, released on July 13, 2017. This edition spans 221 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on John Gascoigne, a gravedigger living in Downfell Hurst with his family. Known for his few words and deep thoughts, John’s life takes an unexpected turn after a cricket ball strikes him on the head, leading to an outpouring of speech and claims of communicating with Saint Christopher, a figure unseen by others.
Readers will find a blend of fiction, satire, and elements of saga in this story. As John grapples with his newfound verbosity and the secrets he has long kept, the community around him begins to question his sanity. The book explores themes of communication and the impact of unexpected events on everyday life, all while maintaining Cookson’s characteristic wit. This edition offers fans of Cookson a chance to engage with a previously undiscovered narrative that reflects her unique storytelling style.
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Known for the wit of her writing, in her lifetime Catherine Cookson became the UK’s most widely read novelist. When the Cookson Estate discovered the unpublished manuscript of Saint Christopher and the Gravedigger in the attic of her home, they unearthed a gem for Cookson’s many fans.
Gravedigger John Gascoigne lives in Downfell Hurst with his wife, Florrie, their three children and his mother, Gran. John is a deep thinker but extremely taciturn–a man of few words and many grunts. Which is why everyone is alarmed when he’s hit on the head by a cricket ball, and it suddenly seems as if the words won’t stop. What’s more, he says he is talking to Saint Christopher–only no one else can see the saint, and they’re beginning to worry John’s not quite right in the head…
Mad or not, John has some secrets he’s been keeping. But if he can’t stop talking, they won’t stay secret for long.
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