Dec 11, 2017 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. If your idea of a good time is sifting through the shelves of an old library, this book will speak to your heart. The lost book of the grail by charlie lovett spoiler alert. Arthur prescott often thinks he was born in the wrong century. From the new york times bestselling author of the bookmans tale comes a new novel about an obsessive bibliophiles quest through time to discover a missing manuscript, the unknown history of an english cathedral, and the secret of the holy grail. Charlie lovett collects books, writes books and even got to curate a collection of alice in wonderland memorabilia at the new york public library for two years, according to his book jacket. Arthurs initial hostility towards bethany turns to affection as he discovers a kindred spirit who shares his interest in the holy grail and his devotion to literature. Arthur and bethany share a fascination with the legendary, lost magical cup of the holy grail, which arthur s grandfather told him, in secret, was hidden somewhere at barchester. The lost book of the grail by charlie lovett goodreads. A thrilling adventure for history lovers, the lost book of the grail is also an ode to the joys of reading.
Arthur has also long sought the missing book of ewolda, a life of the sixthcentury. Like you, the characters in the lost book of the grail, both major and. Why the world is chasing its grail books the guardian. Feb 27, 2018 buy the lost book of the grail reprint by lovett, charlie isbn. Arthur and bethany share a fascination with the legendary, lost magical cup of the holy grail, which arthurs grandfather told him, in secret, was hidden somewhere at barchester. Find books like holy blood, holy grail from the worlds largest community of readers. The lost book of the grail, by charlie lovett rosario o. The lost book of the grail mystery guild book club. 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.
When she was 16, she was promised in marriage to prince hungstan of the kingdom of waldburgh. It sounds great the holy grail, books, manuscripts in a cathedral library etc. Text publishing the lost book of the grail, book by. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Charlie lovetts diverting the lost book of the grail is a mystery, a history, a pleasure and a treasure. Increasingly, he feels like a fish out of water among continue reading. Former antiquarian bookseller and book collectorwe profiled his lewis carroll collection in our spring 2014 issuecharlie lovett launched his. The newest addition to the line of hit descendants books like mals spell book and mals spell book 2. Book overview from the new york times bestselling author of the bookmans tale comes a new novel about an obsessive bibliophiles 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. Interview with charlie lovett the lost book of the grail. Goodreads members who liked qualify the atlantis grail. Not only does the oldfashioned yet lovable arthur work as an english professor at the. Todays interview features a discussion on the lost book of the grail and contains spoilers. Charlie lovett is a writer, teacher and playwright whose books include the new york times bestseller the bookmans tale and first impressions.
A fun, literary adventure in the spirit of indiana jones and the last crusade or the da vinci code, the lost book of the grail. Charlie lovett is the new york times bestselling author of the bookmans tale. If youre going to write a book about, well, books, then it would only. Melanie benjamin, new york times bestselling author of the swans of fifth avenue the lost book of the grail is for every book addict. To determine your suitability for enjoying the lost book of the grail by charlie lovett, take this simple test. Some of the quotations mentioning the lost books provide clues to. The lost book of the grail is the one book every bibliophile. I highly recommend lovett as an author for anyone who loves history, books and a welltold tale.
The lost book of the grail, or, a visitors guide to barchester cathedral book. Suckers like, lollipopsnot like people who are also suckers for things like saved by. Some of these films include monty python and the holy grail 1975, excalibur 1981, indiana jones and the last. The fortyyearold university lecturer barely tolerates students and their modern take on classics. The cathedral and treesclouds were all done with what looks like old book pages and the green background is an old map. Louis post dispatch diffident arthur prescott is an endearing hero. Which is not a particularly bad title, but i hate it when publishers do that. Nina george, new york times bestselling author of the little paris bookshop. Its an easy read, written in a way making 50 pages go by in a flash. Once upon a time there was a little boy named arthur prescott whose grandfather gave him a book about king arthur and his knights.
The lost book of the grail is a lovely story, almost fairytalelike in its presentation. I used to be a librarian and whilst training i spent some time working at gloucester cathedral library fascinating. Do you also like those books to contain stories with mysteries and quests and. To ask other readers questions about the lost book of the grail, please sign up.
First, do the words king arthur and holy grail get you excited. The lost book of the grail by charlie lovett food in books. Hello charlie, im delighted youre available for an interview. A novel and millions of other books are available for. Arthur is a 40yearold bachelor, attractive yet virginal, who has been obsessed with the king arthur stories since his grandfather. Arthur prescott is happiest when surrounded by the ancient books and. The lost book of the grail takes us right into the heart of the grail tradition. It addresses a key, very cryptic text ironically called the elucidation, and stepbystep we are invited into its secret heart. Bethany joins arthur in a quest to find the lost book of ewolda, last seen carried away by a mysterious figure during one of the cathedrals most dangerous nights. The first book of the series is harlequin, unless you live in the united states where the book, to my considerable annoyance, was retitled as the archers tale. Authors lose appeal over da vinci code plagiarism uk. After delightful and beautifully written novels about shakespeare, austen, and dickens, charlie lovetts fourth novel the lost book of the grail breathes new life into the ancient story and brings the reader on a beautifully conceived search for the elusive cup. The lost book of the grail is for every book addict.
If you liked the da vinci code or are looking for a book similar to angel. Text publishing the lost book of the grail, book by charlie. Clearly this cover indicates that the story is going to involve books in some way. Lovetts work is a more solidly literate and believable novel than other recent. The lost book of the grail is a fun, smart, engrossing story that will have you learning history without even realizing it. Arthur has also long sought the missing book of ewolda, a life of the sixthcentury founder of the monastery that became the cathedral. This book is the perfect companion to his two previous novels. Mia i started with first impressions, followed by a bookmans tale, and im currently reading the lost book of the grail had to wait for this gift from amore i started with first impressions, followed by a bookmans tale, and im currently reading the lost book of the grail had to wait for this gift from a usbased friend as the book is not available where i live. Cardenio has been called the holy grail of shakespeare enthusiasts. Two authors who claimed dan browns blockbuster novel the da vinci code was largely copied from their earlier book today lost. Light in presentation, theres no sex or violence, but a very chaste love story with a cheery approach to a legend maintaining that fantasy quality. May 16, 2017 the cathedral and treesclouds were all done with what looks like old book pages and the green background is an old map. The lost book of the grail by charlie lovett, paperback.
The grail is never tracked down in the book because the book itself is the grail not a vessel filled with grace or with holy blood, but a paper bag containing a phony elixir that promises to. Its an easy read, written in a way making 50 pages go by in a. Bethany soon joins arthur in a quest to find the lost book of ewolda, the ancient manuscript telling the story of the cathedrals founder. The american woman will be in barchester for a number of weeks, so arthur had better get used to her. One of the very best arthur grail books i have ever had the pleasure of reading. Now a young american woman arrives at the cathedral and invades arthurs sanctuary, the cathedral library.
Or, a visitors guide to barchester cathedral charlie lovett. The lost book of the grail by charlie lovett ewolda, daughter of king aewald of barsyt and his queen, ceolwen lived in the midsixth century ad. The lost book of the grail by charlie lovett overdrive. The lost book of the grail book by caitlin matthews, john. Find yourself within its pages, and you find yourself remembering the virtues of books and bookmaking. Goodreads members who liked holy blood, holy grail also liked. Full of suspense, delightful twists and turns, this is a tale about friendship, love, and the purpose of life. In recent years, the holy grail has appeared in many popular books and movies. Their reason was that there is a wellknown series in the states called harlequin romances, much like the british mills and boon, and it was. Arthur prescott is happiest when surrounded by the ancient books and manuscripts of the barchester cathedral library. Its lowkey fun, without overthetop thrills or glamour. I will search for other books written by mr lovett and can only hope he continues to entertain us with his skill.
And when the future of the cathedral itself is threatened, arthur and bethanys search takes on grave importance, leading the pair to discover secrets about the cathedral, about the grail, and about. The lost book of the grail literary guild book club. The lost book of the grail not only illuminates but, i believe, rightly emphasizes the contemporary witness of the countryside being tragically subjected to relentless, irreparable destruction. The lost book of the grail has plenty of bibliophilic mystery, a good deal of capering around, and a pushmepullme romance, though the reader may have to suspend some disbelief. Lost secrets of the grail, plus whitley disappears before. The lost book of the grail is the fifth novel by american teacher, playwright and author, charlie lovett. Gregory maguire, new york times bestselling author of wicked and after alice the lost book of the grail is a book lovers book. 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. Book riots best books of 2017 book lovers will relish author lovetts attention to loving detail. Famed authors gareth knight and caitlin matthews over a hundred books published between them reveal the secrets of a th century grail text called the elucidation of the grail that rewrites the story as a prechristian legend that brings the hidden world of the old faeryfaith to vivid life. The lost book of the grail, or, a visitors guide to. The lost book of the grail audiobook by charlie lovett. Feb 28, 2017 the lost book of the grail blends romance, history, booknerdom, and questions about faith and religion into a literary mystery thats not only incredibly fun but super smart. Are you fond of british mysteries with quaint settings and lovably gruff sleuths.
When the future of the cathedral itself is threatened, the pair discovers secrets about the grail, and about themselves, in this mystery from the author of the bookmans tale. The newest addition to the line of hit descendants books like mals spell book and mals spell book 2, this compelling tome will build upon the world. Buy the lost book of the grail by charlie lovett, paperback format, from the dymocks online bookstore. Bethany soon joins arthur in a quest to find the lost book of ewolda, the ancient manuscript telling the. Unfortunately, virtually nothing is known of this saint as her life story was contained in a book now lost and in this book may also be the key to finding the holy grail. Lovetts unique work combines literary and historical research with classic elements of cozy mysteries, classic love stories, and exciting adventure tales to create a true genreblending masterpiece. Gregory maguire, new york times bestselling author of wicked and after alice. The protagonist, arthur prescott, is endearingly old fashioned and nerdy, teaching at the university of barchester cathedral, a nice little metanod to the fictional town of barchester as satirically created by the late anthony trollope. Mar 02, 2017 like you, the characters in the lost book of the grail, both major and minor, are serious book lovers. The grail was the bowl made of precious material from which christ and the apostles ate at the last supper or, in. Mar 03, 2017 the lost book of the grail is a fun, smart, engrossing story that will have you learning history without even realizing it. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Aug 04, 2019 this book, the lost book of the grail, adds a nice twist to the traditional tropes of grail lore. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the lost book of the grail. Mar 14, 2017 that book introduced him to the grail, the magical cup with healing powers, which is said to have held the wine served at christs last supper, and is sought by king arthurs knights of the round table. 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. The lost book of the grail is among the best books i have ever read.
He always manages to combine the recreation of the past, a passion for books and a literary quest brilliantly. The lost book of the grail blends romance, history, booknerdom, and questions about faith and religion into a literary mystery thats not only incredibly fun but super smart. Summary arthur prescott is happiest when surrounded by the ancient books and manuscripts of the barchester cathedral library. From the new york times bestselling author of the bookmans tale comes a new novel about an obsessive bibliophiles 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. The lost book of the grail may send readers on their own searches for more charlie lovett novels. Arthurs grandfather shares a secret with him the grail is real and is right here in barchester. The lost book of the grail by charlie lovett fictiondb. The history of barchester and its secrets is fascinating and im sure many will appreciate the bookish quotes and references. Charlie lovetts diverting the lost book of the grail is a mystery, a history, a pleasureand a treasure. It has everything an intriguing mystery, wonderful language, a sweet romance, compelling characters and scintillating dialogue, humor both subtle and uproarious and an ending you v will not forget. A thrilling adventure that will appeal to all bibliophiles and lovers of history, charlie lovetts the lost book of the grail is also an enchanting ode to the joys of reading. Find yourself within its pages, and you find yourself remembering the virtues of books and book making. The thing is, arthur ends up discovering in bethany someone who loves books just as much as he does, and soon theyre working together to find, not just the grail, but the lost book of ewolda, barchester cathedrals founder. But if janeites take their author like warm milk at bedtime, then telscombes book.