Murder in the Monastery
Murder in the Monastery by Lesley Cookman is the eleventh installment in the Libby Sarjeant series of British murder mysteries, published by Accent Press Limited in 2013. This edition features 312 pages and is presented in English. The story follows retired actress Libby Sarjeant as she investigates the origins of a jewelled Anglo-Saxon reliquary that has surfaced online, intriguing the nuns at St Eldreda’s Abbey due to its connection to a relic of St Eldreda herself.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and intrigue as Libby, along with her friend Fran, delves into the complexities surrounding the reliquary and its historical significance. The narrative unfolds in the charming village of Steeple Martin, where a play based on St Eldreda’s story is set to take place in the ruins of the original monastery. However, the plot thickens when a body is discovered, leading Libby and Fran to uncover a deeper mystery that suggests this is not an isolated incident. The book explores themes of crime and investigation within the context of performing arts, making it a notable addition to the mystery genre.
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The eleventh book in the Libby Sarjeant series of British murder mysteries which features a retired actress as the female sleuth and are based in the picturesque village of Steeple Martin. Libby Sarjeant is invited to look into the provenance of a jewelled Anglo-Saxon reliquary which has appeared on a website. The nuns at St Eldreda’s Abbey are curious, as it apparently contains a relic of St Eldreda herself. Libby’s friend Peter obtains permission to mount a play based on St Eldreda’s story in the ruins of the original monastery called, naturally, Murder In The Monastery. And then, inevitably, a real body is discovered, and Libby and her friend Fran find out that this is not the first.
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