Book description
THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE REVEREND RICHARD COLES' CANON CELEMENT MYSTERY SERIES
'Cosy crime with a cutting edge'
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
'Even better than I knew it would be'
INDIA KNIGHT, THE SUNDAY TIMES
'Devotees of Midsomer Murders and Agatha Christie's Miss Marple stories will feel most at home here'
GUARDIAN
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Why read it?
1 author picked Murder Before Evensong as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Great characters, high drama over a toilet, and a very murdery murder. Perfect cozy crime.
Canon Daniel Clement stands between two sides of a war over the installation of a new toilet in the church. The writing is gentle and yet brilliant, comfortable and funny, and also has moments of poignant tenderness.
Extra points for having dogs in the story.
From Kitty's list on murder mysteries to brighten your day.
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