# The Nebuly Coat — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Nebuly Coat by John Meade Falkner.

- [Prologue](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/prologue.md): Sir George Farquhar briefs his understudy, Westray, on the restoration work at Cullerne Minster, warning him about critics and highlighting structural concerns with the south transept roof, choir vaulting, and central to
- [I](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/i.md): Westray arrives at Cullerne Minster and is met by Canon Parkyn, the organist Mr. Sharnall, Dr. Ennefer, and Mr. Joliffe. The Rector shows him around the church, pointing out the Blandamer aisle and the dilapidated roof. 
- [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/ii.md): Westray settles into Bellevue Lodge, where Miss Euphemia Joliffe and her niece Anastasia care for him. Over dinner, the organist Mr. Sharnall reveals the tragic story of Martin Joliffe, who believed he was the rightful L
- [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/iii.md): Westray settles into his lodgings at Bellevue Lodge, where his aesthetic sensibilities are offended by the decor, particularly a garish flower painting. After ringing for his landlady, he is surprised to be answered by A
- [Chapter IV](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/iv.md): Westray explores the Minster's architecture, then listens to Clerk Janaway's lengthy account of the Joliffe family history, focusing on the mysterious Sophia Flannery (Martin Joliffe's mother) and Martin's obsessive clai
- [Chapter V](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/v.md): Westray and Miss Joliffe discuss the flower painting; she refuses to move it, revealing it was painted by her mother and that a London dealer has offered fifty pounds for it. Westray is baffled by the offer given the pic
- [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/vi.md): The chapter describes the daily evensong service at Cullerne Minster, led by the elderly curate Mr. Noot, with the organist Mr. Sharnall and a diminished choir. On a warm autumn Saturday, a stranger enters the church and
- [VII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/vii.md): Anastasia Joliffe receives Lord Blandamer at Bellevue Lodge while her aunt is at the Dorcas meeting. She shows him to Mr. Westray's room, and later informs her aunt, who is flustered and delighted by the visit. The chapt
- [VIII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/viii.md): Miss Joliffe recounts Lord Blandamer's visit to Bellevue Lodge, describing him as affable and condescending. Anastasia listens silently, her cheeks red. Later, Westray and Mr. Sharnall criticize Lord Blandamer for his st
- [IX](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/ix.md): Lord Blandamer's generous offer to fund the restoration of Cullerne Minster stirs the town. Canon Parkyn feigns reluctance but ultimately accepts, while Miss Joliffe and Anastasia discuss the news. Westray meets with Lor
- [X](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/x.md): Westray returns from London to find Sharnall has shared tea with Lord Blandamer, who offered to fund organ repairs. Sharnall struggles with accepting the offer despite his antipathy, while Westray persuades him to recons
- [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/xi.md): The new Bishop of Carisbury, Dr. Willis, plans to hold a confirmation at Cullerne Minster and will lunch with Mr. Sharnall. Canon Parkyn and Mrs. Parkyn discuss the impropriety of the Bishop dining with the organist, and
- [XII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/xii.md): Westray visits Sharnall in the organ-loft, where the organist plays his service in D flat. During the performance, Westray becomes disturbed by a sense that the great crack in the tower arch is moving. He abruptly leaves
- [XIV](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/xiv.md): Westray returns to Cullerne and is interrupted by Miss Euphemia Joliffe, who is anxious about Mr. Sharnall's absence. Westray dismisses her concerns initially, but as the night wears on and Sharnall does not return, he g
- [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/xv.md): Westray, tormented by jealousy and suspicion, resolves to propose to Anastasia Joliffe after realizing Lord Blandamer's visits to Bellevue Lodge are not merely for architectural discussions but likely to pursue Anastasia
- [XVI](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/xvi.md): Anastasia Joliffe reflects on her ambitions and independence after receiving a marriage proposal from Westray. She considers her talents and dreams of becoming a novelist, while her aunt Miss Joliffe probes about the let
- [Chapter XVII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/xvii.md): The chapter explores the scandalous rumors spreading through Cullerne about Lord Blandamer's frequent visits to Bellevue Lodge and his relationship with Anastasia Joliffe. Westray defends Anastasia's honor against the go
- [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/xviii.md): Lord Blandamer visits Bellevue Lodge and proposes to Anastasia Joliffe, who accepts. Miss Euphemia Joliffe announces the engagement to the pork-butcher's family, revealing that Anastasia will become Lady Blandamer. Lord 
- [XIX](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/xix.md): Anastasia Joliffe marries Lord Blandamer in a quiet ceremony. Upon her return to Cullerne, she holds receptions at Bellevue Lodge. The couple travels extensively and has a son. The town decides to ring the bells of Saint
- [XX](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/xx.md): Westray's romantic feelings for Anastasia have faded, and he immerses himself in professional work, studying the heraldry of the south transept window and Martin Joliffe's papers. He learns more about Martin's obsession 
- [Chapter XXI](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/xxi.md): Westray uncovers a hidden portrait beneath the flower painting, revealing the face of Lord Blandamer, and later returns to Cullerne. The chapter also delves into Lord Blandamer's past, his return to Fording, his marriage
- [XXII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/xxii.md): Westray dines with Lord Blandamer and feels a guilty conscience for conspiring to obscure truth. He resolves to resign his post at Cullerne Minster. The next day, Lord Blandamer shows Westray the portrait of his grandfat
- [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/xxiii.md): Lord Blandamer visits Mr. Martelet's office to finalize a codicil, then walks through Cullerne to find a silent, gathered crowd watching the Minster tower in peril. The tower is collapsing, and Westray is trapped in the 
- [Epilogue](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/epilogue.md): Lieutenant Ennefer, sailing past Cullerne, notes the tower's absence and later learns of its collapse. The tower is rebuilt at Lady Blandamer's expense, with a brass plate honoring Lord Blandamer's death in rescue effort
- [Tunes Played by the Chimes of St. Sepulchre’s Church at Cullerne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/tunes-played-by-the-chimes-of-st-sepulchre-s-church-at-cullerne.md): This brief chapter lists the tunes played by the chimes of St. Sepulchre's Church at Cullerne at specific hours: New Sabbath at 3 o'clock, Bermondsey at 6 o'clock, Sheldon at 9 o'clock, and Mount Ephraim at 12 o'clock.
- [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/endnotes.md): This chapter contains only endnotes referencing an appendix and a tune at the end of the volume.

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