The Cathedral: A Novel

Set in an insular cathedral town, the novel follows the household of a dominant cathedral figure and the strains that arise when a charismatic canon and a rebellious son return, unsettling established hierarchies. Domestic scenes, parish rituals, and communal events such as the town fair and a jubilee interlock to reveal rivalries, loyalties, and private anxieties. A central female observer watches relationships change as personal grievances spill into public life, and the community confronts the costs of clinging to custom amid pressures for change. The tone moves between intimate portraiture and social critique, blending character study with episodic civic drama.