Description
As a child, David, is taken to a hospice by his mother where he finds himself listening to an increasingly mad tale told by a dying and embittered old Irish priest. But why do the old priest’s recollections of the school days and subsequent rise of a local councillor become so increasingly bizarre and bitter?
The universal appeal of this enjoyable, entertaining and intriguing short story, with its beautiful and atmospheric imagery, will have you eagerly turning the pages.
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This short tale involves three main characters; David, the narrator, Father Patrick and Reginald Monday. The author captures the brogue of Father Patrick perfectly and the way he tells his story to young David is easy to read.
This is a tale open to different interpretations; Mad Father Patrick’s colourful yarn or the more staid, official version of events.
The author makes a lot of pertinent points about politicians and people in power and weaves in discussions of wealth versus good deeds.
A captivating read that you won’t want to put down!