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Murder Before Evensong

The instant no. 1 Sunday Times bestseller
By Reverend Richard Coles
Series: Canon Clement Mystery
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Murder Before Evensong, written by Reverend Richard Coles, is a captivating crime and thriller novel. Set in a quaint village, the story follows the local vicar who finds himself embroiled in a murder mystery after a shocking death disrupts the community. As secrets unravel, the vicar must navigate the complexities of both the investigation and his own moral compass to uncover the truth.
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This book is perfect for mystery lovers who enjoy the charm of a classic English village setting with quirky characters. Combining elements of cosy crime with a touch of ecclesiastical insight, it offers an engaging, witty take on the traditional whodunit. Fans of Agatha Christie and Alexander McCall Smith might find this imaginative twist on the genre especially appealing.

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Murder Before Evensong

AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER
The first novel in the Reverend Richard Coles' Canon Clement Mystery series.

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THE INSTANTLY ICONIC NO. 1 BESTSELLER

'I've been waiting for a novel with vicars, rude old ladies, murder and sausage dogs... et voila!' Dawn French

'Cosy crime with a cutting edge' Telegraph

'Whodunnit fans can give praise and rejoice' Ian Rankin

'Charming and funny' Observer

'Even better than I knew it would be' India Knight

'Quintessentially English' Sunday Express

'An absolute joy' Adam Kay

'Wry, tongue-in-cheek and whimsical' Daily Mail

'Glorious' Robert Webb

'Beautifully written, charming, funny, intelligent and mordant too' Sunday Times

'Pitch perfect' Philip Pullman

'A cunning whodunnit' Daily Express

Canon Daniel Clement is Rector of Champton, where he lives alongside his widowed mother—opinionated, fearless, ever-so-slightly annoying Audrey—and his two dachshunds, Cosmo and Hilda.

When Daniel announces a plan to install a lavatory in the church, the parish is suddenly (and unexpectedly) divided: as lines are drawn, long-buried secrets come dangerously close to destroying the apparent calm of the village.

And then Anthony Bowness—cousin to Bernard de Floures, patron of Champton—is found dead at the back of the church. As the police move in and the bodies start piling up, Daniel is the only one who can try and keep his community together... and catch a killer.

Richard Coles's Murder Before Evensong was a Sunday Times Number One bestseller in paperback in the first week of March 2023.

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Murder Before Evensong by Reverend Richard Coles is celebrated for its cosy and charming portrayal of a quintessentially English parish, drawing favourable comparisons to classics like Miss Marple and Father Brown. Reviewers appreciate the author's witty and caustic style, observing its focus on small community dynamics rather than just the murder itself. While the characters, from the vicar to his dachshunds, are richly drawn and engaging, the novel is praised for its subtle humour, clever writing, and adept portrayal of English village life, making it a compelling read for fans of traditional detective stories.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474612647

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 274g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

THE REVEREND RICHARD COLES is a writer, broadcaster and an Anglican priest. He co-presented Saturday Live on BBC Radio 4 for a number of years and appears, from time to time, on QI, Have I Got News For You and Would I Lie To You? He has won Christmas MasterChef, Celebrity Mastermind twice, and captained Leeds to victory in Christmas University Challenge in 2019. A contestant on Strictly Come Dancing (2017) and a third place finalist on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! (2024) he exhibits huge bravery.

He writes regularly for the Sunday Times, and is the author of half a dozen books, including a bestselling autobiography, Fathomless Riches, and the bereavement bestseller The Madness of Grief, written after the death of his partner, David Coles. The first three books in the Canon Clement series have all been No.1 Sunday Times bestsellers.

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