A Christmas Secret
A Christmas Secret by Anne Perry, published by Headline in 2006, is a historical mystery that follows Dominic Corde as he takes on the role of substitute vicar in the village of Cottisham during the Reverend Wynter’s absence. Eager to escape his mundane life in London, Dominic and his wife, Clarice, arrive in a picturesque winter setting, welcomed by friendly neighbors and the charm of the vicarage. However, their idyllic getaway quickly turns ominous when they uncover unsettling truths about the Reverend Wynter’s disappearance.
As the story unfolds, readers will find themselves immersed in a web of intrigue and danger, as Dominic and Clarice confront the dark secrets lurking within the seemingly tranquil village. The narrative explores themes of trust and deception against the backdrop of a harsh winter, where a blizzard traps the couple and reveals the sinister events that have transpired. With 136 pages, this edition invites readers into a world where the warmth of community is overshadowed by hidden threats, making for a compelling exploration of mystery and human nature.
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Dominic Corde is thrilled to “fill the robe” as substitute vicar in the village of Cottisham, while the Reverend Wynter is away on a three-week Christmas holiday. Glad to escape his dreary London flat and a less-than-satisfying job as church curate, Dominic and his beloved wife, Clarice, set off for what they hope will be a lovely winter getaway. Upon arrival, in the midst of a frigid, exceptionally snowy season, Dominic and Clarice are welcomed by warm, hospitable neighbors and enchanted by the cozy, inviting vicarage. Everything seems almost too perfect. Dominic’s only concern is how he will be received by the congregation, who hold the Reverend Wynter in such high regard. But as Clarice soon discovers, she and Dominic have much more dire matters to worry about. It turns out that the Reverend Wynter isn’t on holiday at all–and that something very sinister has transpired. As a blizzard leaves Cottisham treacherously snowbound and the isolated village swirls with unsavory secrets, Dominic and Clarice suddenly find themselves in deadly danger.
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