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A Death in the Parish

Canon Clement, Book 2

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A Death in the Parish

By: Reverend Richard Coles
Narrated by: Reverend Richard Coles
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 THE NEW NOVEL FROM THE NO.1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MURDER BEFORE EVENSONG

CANON DANIEL CLEMENT IS BACK...

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...©2023 Reverend Richard Coles (P)2023 Orion Publishing Group Limited Amateur Sleuths Cosy Genre Fiction Mystery Small Town & Rural Fiction Detective

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Critic reviews

The best of the new writers to have emerged from the "cosy crime" boom... with a pleasingly idiosyncratic, allusive style (Jake Kerridge)
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)
All stars
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Brilliant depiction of English
village C of E world of the 1980s. I just love the humour, the woven strands of Rectory life, seasonal country life, crime, friendship and puppies… really, what more could anyone ask for? Apart from… more please Rev Richard!!

Just as good as the first

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I liked the story but I think it would be better with more narrators. The characters voices were too similar and I couldn’t tell who was who in the conversations (especially Daniel’s and Neil’s) and I had to keep rewinding to listen again.

Enjoyable.

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An enjoyable listen as Richard Cole’s calm tones lead us through the events. Although the Anglican parts are as interesting as the first, the rest does not reach the depths of the first. Perhaps the third offering will put that right

Enjoyable, but up to the depth of the first one

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I don’t know if it’s because the characters are more familiar in this second book but I enjoyed it more than the first. The writing is more assured. The story is quite shocking in a way but I did guess the culprit. I also enjoyRev Coles narration although it isn’t a polished thespian depiction of characters. More in the style of a round the fireside storyteller.
I think his experience as a priest adds authenticity and the background information is fascinating. Bonfires. Who knew.?

The rector goes from strength to strength

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Beautifully written and told, so glad to have found your last two books! Thank you.

Just loved it.

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I love this world, Daniel’s musings, his ‘very C of E’ commentary and the gentleness of this very cosy crime book. Beautifully written and well observed. Can’t wait for the next one.

Wonderful, again

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I liked the first book although I did agree with some of the reviews that the characters could have been better drawn but not so in this book. This is a real development of style I think. I care about these people and want to hear what happens next!

Can’t wait for the next book !

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Absolutely fabulous storyline and a totally unexpected revelation at the end ! Can't wait for the next book !

Another fabulous mystery

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Great story and I love Richard’s narration style. Gasped at the last line and can’t wait for the next book.

Another one I couldn’t turn off

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Cosy comforting read, that will keep you gripped, it is a good follow on from the first novel.

Cosy listen

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