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A Death in the Parish

A Canon Clement Mystery

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A Death in the Parish

By: Richard Coles
Narrated by: Richard Coles
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 BOOK 2 IN THE BESTSELLING CANON CLEMENT MYSTERY SERIES

'The best of the new cosy crime writers' Daily Telegraph
'First-class entertainment' Daily Mirror

It's been a few months since murder tore apart the community of Champton apart. As Canon Daniel Clement tries to steady his flock, the parish is joined with Upper and Lower Badsaddle, bringing a new tide of unwanted change.

But church politics soon become the least of Daniel's problems. His mother - headstrong, fearless Audrey - is obviously up to something, something she is determined to keep from him. And she is not the only one.

And then all hell breaks loose when murder returns to Champton in the form of a shocking ritualistic killing . . . Cosy Crime Fiction Genre Fiction Humorous Literary Fiction Literature & Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Fiction Detective Crime Murder

Critic Reviews

The best of the new writers to have emerged from the "cosy crime" boom... with a pleasingly idiosyncratic, allusive style (Jake Kerridge)
It's proper Miss Marple territory... for an intelligent study of human nature that transports you to a tranquil church where a choir is singing Brother James's Air, it's unbeatable.
The sequel to Murder Before Evensong is every bit as intriguing at the Rev Coles' debut... Nicely paced, this whodunnit will leave you on tenterhooks.
Great cosy crime.
Gloriously astute on the details of village interactions... [this is] charming, cosy crime. (Alison Flood)
Full of intrigue, this is a thoroughly entertaining sequel. (Susan Watson)
A good holiday read, with much gentle humour peppered among the village characters. (Hannah Stephenson)
First-class entertainment but with more of an edge than most "cosy crime" books. (Jake Kerridge)
Praise be!.. Fans still in withdrawal after Coles's withdrawal from Radio 4's Saturday Live can once again bask in his wit, wisdom and insight. (Rose Shepherd)
A book to appreciate as well as enjoy. (Jeremy Black)
Reverend Coles brings his unique touch of humour to the cosy crime genre... Full of wonderfully colourful and eccentric characters. (Sharon Reid)
Like all the best stories, this one is character-driven, and the characters are observed with an unflinching but mellow and humorous eye. (Caroline Chartres)
PRAISE FOR MURDER BEFORE EVENSONG

'Cosy crime with a cutting edge' Sunday Telegraph
'Even better than I knew it would be' India Knight, Sunday Times
'I've been waiting for a novel with vicars, rude old ladies, murder and sausage dogs ... et voila!' Dawn French
'Charming and funny' Observer
'Whodunnit fans can give praise and rejoice' Ian Rankin
All stars
Most relevant
The author sets his clerical mysteries in an interesting time for the church. He brilliantly depicts the different aspects of the Church of England and English village life.
The outcome of the story is quite shocking,, and there is another surprise in the very last sentence.

Excellent

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