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A Death in the Parish
Canon Clement Mystery (Book 2)
- Narrator
- Richard Coles
- Publisher
- Orion
- Publish Date
- 8 June 2023
- Run Time
- 8 hours 24 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Comical (humorous) crime and mystery, Anglican and Episcopalian Churches, Dogs as pets, The countryside, country life: general interest
- Rating
- 4.3 (3 reviews)
What to expect
'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 . . .
Critics Review
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The best of the new writers to have emerged from the "cosy crime" boom... with a pleasingly idiosyncratic, allusive style
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
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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.
COUNTRY LIFE
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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.
BELFAST TELEGRAPH
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Great cosy crime.
THE I PAPER, Best Books for June
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Gloriously astute on the details of village interactions... [this is] charming, cosy crime.
OBSERVER
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Full of intrigue, this is a thoroughly entertaining sequel.
MY WEEKLY
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A good holiday read, with much gentle humour peppered among the village characters.
INDEPENDENT
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First-class entertainment but with more of an edge than most "cosy crime" books.
DAILY MIRROR
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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.
SAGA MAGAZINE
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A book to appreciate as well as enjoy.
THE CRITIC
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Reverend Coles brings his unique touch of humour to the cosy crime genre... Full of wonderfully colourful and eccentric characters.
YOURS
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Like all the best stories, this one is character-driven, and the characters are observed with an unflinching but mellow and humorous eye.
CHURCH TIMES
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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
User Reviews
Book 4.3
Narration 4.0
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5.0 2.0
An excellent follow up to the first book. Well written, with a couple of decent twists
The only thing that lets this book down, same as the first is the narration. Richards voice is very monosyllabic, most likely due to his church reading etc. It needs more emphasis in areas to highlight the story line. But dont let this distract from the fact its a good listen, and YES Ill be back for the next oneNigel Tansley 2023-12-15 -
3.0 5.0
Bit disappointed to be honest. I felt story wasn't as satisfying as first book. 'Solution' to the crime seemed to come out of nowhere and was a bit disappointing.
raefucella 2023-10-13
Details
- Author
- The Reverend Richard Coles
- Narrator
- Richard Coles
- Duration
- 8 hours 24 minutes
- Release Date
- 8 June 2023
- ISBN
- 9781474612708
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Orion
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Comical (humorous) crime and mystery, Anglican and Episcopalian Churches, Dogs as pets, The countryside, country life: general interest
- Rating
- 4.3(3 reviews)
- Narration
- 4.0(3 reviews)
Synopsis
BOOK 2 IN THE BESTSELLING CANON CLEMENT MYSTERY SERIES'The best of the new cosy crime writers' Daily Telegraph'First-class entertainment' Daily MirrorIt'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 . . .
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