![]() ![]() It was the first Sunday evening of November. ![]() He did not go to church that night with all the villagers. But the stranger was not interested in it. The church in Woodend was the most beautiful building in the village. He met some of the villagers and asked them their names. He was very interested in the history of the village. It was the last night of October and it was cold. ![]() Mrs Harrison gave him a room for the night. I'll get my coat, and I'll take you there.' The woman took the stranger to Mrs Harrison's house. 'Perhaps Mrs Harrison can help you,' the woman said. And I want to see your village tomorrow.' The stranger was very polite. 'A hotel? Here in Woodend? No, sir, I'm afraid there isn't.' 'What a pity,' said the man. But can you help me, please? Is there a hotel in this village? I want to stay here tonight.' The woman laughed. He knocked at a door and a woman opened it. He was looking for somewhere to stay the night. CHAPTER ONE A Stranger in Woodend On Saturday, 31st October, 1964, a man arrived in the village. ![]()
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