Three nuns arrive and set up further Christian provisions. A relieved Chia then donates land and provides labourers to rebuild the mission. A few weeks later, Chia comes to Francis in order to convert to Christianity, but Francis rejects him because he would be converting from gratitude rather than true belief. Despite the risk if he fails, Francis saves the boy. Francis is then summoned to the home of local official, Mr Chia, to cure Chia's only son of an infection. An old woman comes with her granddaughter and asks that Francis care for the child when she, the old woman, dies. They create the St Andrews Christian Mission.įrancis receives a shipment of medical supplies from his childhood friend, Dr William (Willie) Tulloch. He sees it as a privilege to "work for God" and Francis is humbled by the man's Christian spirit. He does not seek money for help in rebuilding the mission. He had heard of the return of a missionary and has walked 5 days to reach the village. They throw mud at the sign he erects advertising his little Christian room.Ī young Christian Chinese, Joseph, offers to help rebuild the church. He rents a small room in the city and starts to evangelise, but because he has no money or influence he is chastised by some "rice Christians" who only attended to receive free rice. Francis arrives in Paitan, China to find that the mission has been destroyed by floods. Francis accepts, even though it will take him far from home and Nora's young child, Judy. The Bishop suggests that Francis volunteer for the missions in China. He goes back to the seminary and completes his studies. He learns that, after he left for the seminary, Nora had a child out of wedlock with another man> he goes to see her but arrives just as she dies, giving birth to a daughter Judy. Francis studies for about a year, but finds himself still in love with Nora, a girl from his home town. As his mother attempts to lead her husband to safety, they both die in a bridge collapse, leaving young Francis to be raised by his aunt until he leaves for the seminary with his childhood friend, Anselm "Angus" Mealey. One night during his childhood, Francis' father was beaten by an anti-Catholic mob during a rainstorm. As the Monsignor begins to read the diary, a flashback begins. The Monsignor retires to his room in the rectory, and finds Father Francis' diary that recounts his story from 1878. The Monsignor informs Francis that the Bishop thinks it would be better if he retires, as his somewhat unorthodox recent teachings have become a distraction. and even if he does, finding the Sixth Part of the Will and gaining the Sixth Key might not be enough to counter Saturday’s bid for ultimate power.Father Francis Chisholm is visited in his old age by Monsignor Sleeth at his fictional Scottish parish of Tynecastle in Tweedside. ![]() He can’t even get into the apparently impregnable Upper House. ![]() The House is being destroyed, and only the power of the Keys can hold back the tide of destruction. She has tens of thousands of sorcerers at her command, and she has been preparing her forces all along for the Will’s escape and the activities of the Rightful Heir.Īs Saturday’s schemes become evident, Arthur is beset on all sides. Superior Saturday is not just one of the Trustees – she is also the oldest Denizen and the most powerful and knowledgeable sorcerer within the House. ![]() But gaining the Sixth Key poses a greater challenge than any he has faced before. Now, on Sunday, he will face a choice of astonishing proportions - the remarkable conclusion to a completely unforeseen adventure.Īrthur Penhaligan has wrested five of the Keys from their immortal guardians, the Trustees of the Will. From Tuesday to Saturday, he emerged as the Rightful Heir to the Architect who created everything within the House. On Monday, Arthur Penhaligon was just an ordinary boy thrust into an extraordinary situation. Lord Sunday’s magic is unlike any Arthur has encountered before - and his secrets have the potential to destroy not only Arthur but also the people he holds most dear. They must use every power at their disposal - magical or practical - to defeat the enemies attacking them from all sides.įor Arthur, the biggest challenge comes from Lord Sunday, the most elusive of the Trustees of the Will. Arthur Penhaligon and his friends Leaf and Suzy are caught in the chaos, separated by events but drawn together in their fight to survive. The house is falling apart, and when it is destroyed, all existence will be destroyed with it.
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