The Nebuly Coat
1903
The Nebuly Coat, written by John Meade Falkner and first published in 1903, is a suspense novel set in the 1860s in the fictional Dorset village of Cullerne. The story follows architect Arthur Westray as he undertakes the restoration of Cullerne Minster, becoming embroiled in local legends and a mystery surrounding the title of Lord Blandamer. The novel blends elements of social comedy, tragedy, and murder mystery, and is notable for its atmospheric portrayal of architecture and the impact of the past on the present.







