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1971: The sixth book in the Granchester Mystery series
Sidney Chambers and the Persistence of Love
What you need to know before your trail
Archdeacon Sidney Chambers is walking in the woods with his daughter Anna and their aging Labrador, Byron, when they stumble upon a body. Beside the dead man lies a basket of wild flowers, all poisonous.
Despite the tranquil appearance of the Diocese of Ely, there is much to keep Sidney and his old friend, Detective Inspector Geordie Keating, as busy as ever. An historic religious text vanishes from a Cambridge college; Sidney’s former flame, Amanda Richmond, gets a whiff of art-world corruption; and his nephew disappears in the long, hot summer of 1976.
Meanwhile, Sidney comes face to face with the divine mysteries of life and love while wrestling with earthly problems.
Travel Guide
A trail through history
The stories of Grantchester take us on a journey of over 30 years of British history, from the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 to the wedding of Charles and Diana in 1981, which makes for a fascinating and inspired realistic backdrop.
The setting, pictured on the cover is the novel illustrated – idyllic and peaceful – blue skies, fluffy clouds, a beautiful summer’s evening, in the fields with a beautiful church in the background…
“The series showcases the aesthetic beauty of the city of Cambridge and the surrounding areas key iconic locations, including the University of Cambridge colleges, The Backs of the River Cam and of course the stunningly beautiful village of Gratchester itself.”
Booktrail Boarding Pass: Sidney Chambers and the Persistence of Love
Author/Guide: James Runcie Destination:Grantchester, Ely, Cambridge Departure Time: 1971
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