Peradventure; or, The Silence of God

A quietly earnest narrator writes to an old friend, a former schoolmate now a Catholic priest, musing on the strange distance that has grown between them. Framed as a series of sketches from places like Claxted, Keswick, Zanzibar and other imagined locales, the story treats travel as a backdrop for a deeper, almost conversational inquiry into God’s silence. The prose balances literary wit with a yearning to capture theological thought in the accessible shape of a novel, inviting readers to linger over each “page torn from earth.”

In the first act the narrator embarks on a modest journey that mirrors his inner search, meeting a handful of characters whose lives echo larger questions of faith, doubt, and human frailty. Their conversations and fleeting encounters serve as mirrors, reflecting the narrator’s own struggle to reconcile belief with the ordinary world. Listeners will find a thoughtful, gently humorous meditation that feels like a long walk by the fire, offering both scenic detail and quiet contemplation.