The shadow of death a Sister Agatha and Father Selwyn mystery
A charming and clever traditional mystery debut set at a bucolic Welsh convent, The Shadow of Death introduces Sister Agatha, a mystery-loving nun who finds herself in the midst of a real-life murder case. The sisters of Gwenafwy Abbey have cherished their contemplative life<U+2014>days spent...
| Main Author: | Willan, Jane. |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Crooked Lane Books,
2018.
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| Series: |
Sister Agatha and Father Selwyn mystery ;
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| Summary: |
A charming and clever traditional mystery debut set at a bucolic Welsh convent, The Shadow of Death introduces Sister Agatha, a mystery-loving nun who finds herself in the midst of a real-life murder case. The sisters of Gwenafwy Abbey have cherished their contemplative life<U+2014>days spent in prayer, reflection, tending the Convent<U+2019>s vegetable gardens and making their award-winning organic cheese, Heavenly Gouda. Life seems perfect, except for Sister Agatha, a die-hard mystery fan who despairs of ever finding any real life inspiration for her own novel. That is, until the Abbey<U+2019>s sexton is found dead under an avalanche of gouda. Despite the reservations of the local constable, Sister Agatha is convinced it<U+2019>s murder and the game is afoot. Armed only with the notes she<U+2019>s scribbled during her favorite podcast, How to Write a Mystery Novel, as well as a lessons learned from crime heroes ranging from Hercule Poirot to Stephanie Plum, Sister Agatha leads the nuns of Gwenafwy Abbey (and her unwitting sidekick, Father Selwyn) as they begin a race against time to resolve the death of Jacob, save the Abbey, exonerate a beloved postulant, and restore the good name of their cheese. Perfect for fans of G. M. Malliet and M. C. Beaton, The Shadow of Death is divine entertainment from a talented debut writer. |
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| Physical Description: |
343 pages |
| ISBN: |
9781683317586 1683317580 |
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