A Death in the Parish: The sequel to Murder Before Evensong

The sequel to "Murder Before Evensong" is here. Canon Daniel Clement is back and dealing with church politics, his mother's headstrong behavior, and a shocking ritualistic killing.

Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 08 June 2023
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

The sequel to the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller Murder Before Evensong, Canon Daniel Clement is back and facing a new challenge in the peaceful community of Champton. However, the arrival of Upper and Lower Badsaddle brings a wave of unwanted change, and church politics quickly take a backseat to Daniel's more pressing concerns. His mother, Audrey, is a force to be reckoned with, determined to keep her secrets from her son. But she is not the only one hiding something, and when a shocking ritualistic killing rocks the community, Daniel must navigate a web of lies and deceit to uncover the truth before it's too late.

The sequel to the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller Murder Before Evensong, Canon Daniel Clement is back and facing a new challenge in the peaceful community of Champton. However, the arrival of Upper and Lower Badsaddle brings a wave of unwanted change, and church politics quickly take a backseat to Daniel's more pressing concerns. His mother, Audrey, is a force to be reckoned with, determined to keep her secrets from her son. But she is not the only one hiding something, and when a shocking ritualistic killing rocks the community, Daniel must navigate a web of lies and deceit to uncover the truth before it's too late.

The arrival of Upper and Lower Badsaddle brings a wave of unwanted change to the peaceful community of Champton. As Canon Daniel Clement tries to steady his flock, the parish is joined with these neighboring villages, bringing a new tide of unfamiliar faces and challenges. However, church politics soon become the least of Daniel's problems. His mother, Audrey, is a headstrong and fearless woman who is up to something, something she is determined to keep from her son. And she is not the only one hiding something.

As the community reels from the shocking murder of a young woman, Daniel begins to suspect that there is more to the story than meets the eye. He begins to investigate, digging deeper into the past and unearthing long-buried secrets that could threaten the very foundation of the community. With the help of his friend, Detective Inspector Jack Harper, Daniel must navigate a complex web of lies and deceit to uncover the truth before it's too late.

As Daniel's investigation takes him deeper into the dark underbelly of the community, he discovers that there are many people who are willing to do anything to protect their secrets. He encounters a network of corruption and betrayal that stretches all the way to the highest levels of power. Daniel is faced with a moral dilemma as he tries to balance his duty to the church and his commitment to justice.

In the end, Daniel must confront his own demons and make difficult choices that will have a lasting impact on the community. He must find a way to bring the perpetrator of the murder to justice while also preserving the integrity of the church and the lives of those he loves. The sequel to Murder Before Evensong is a thrilling and suspenseful tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Weight: 672g
Dimension: 165 x 242 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474612678