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Synopsis
Glastonbury, legendary resting place of the Holy Grail, is a mysterious and haunting town. But when plump, dizzy Diane Flitch returns home, it's with a sense of deep unease — and not only about her aristocratic family's reaction to her broken engagement and her New Age companions. Plans for a new motorway have intensified the old bitterness between the local people and the 'pilgrims', so already the sacred air is soured. And, as the town becomes increasingly split by violence and death, Diane, local bookseller Juanita Carey and the writer Joe Powys must now face up to the worst of all possibilities: the existence of an anti-Grail — the dark chalice.
Is The Chalice appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Contains supernatural horror elements, violence, and death as characters confront an ancient dark artifact. The tone is atmospheric and unsettling with community conflict and mysterious threats.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy supernatural mysteries with British settings and ancient artifact quests will find this atmospheric and engaging.