I remember watching the television series in the 90s, which I enjoyed a lot. It starred Charlotte Coleman, who died far too young, and Geraldine McEwan as her eccentric mother. I have only read the first chapter. I thought it started off a little shaky, but it soon got into its stride. During my church going I have not met anyone like Jeanette's mother or the pastor, but then I am a bit of a dilletante. I have not been committed to any one church to be part of the family. All the same, I think the fire-and-brimstone preachers are thin on the ground these days.