Murder Before Evensong
The instant no. 1 Sunday Times bestseller
(Author) Reverend Richard ColesTHE 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 'Pitch perfect' Philip Pullman 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 moves in and the bodies start piling up, Daniel is the only one who can try and keep his community together . . . and catch a killer. '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 ** Richard Coles's Murder Before Evensong was a Sunday Times Number One bestseller in paperback in the first week of March 2023
Reverend Richard Coles
Reverend Richard Coles is a British musician, writer, and ordained priest in the Church of England. He rose to fame as part of the 1980s pop group The Communards before transitioning to a career in broadcasting and writing. Coles is known for his witty and engaging writing style, blending humor with poignant reflections on faith and life. His memoir "Fathomless Riches" is his most famous work, detailing his journey from pop star to priest and grappling with issues of sexuality and spirituality. Coles has made significant contributions to literature by sharing his unique perspective on religion and the human experience, earning him a respected place in the literary world.
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