Quiet as a Nun
Quiet as a Nun by Antonia Fraser, published by W. W. Norton & Company in 1998, is a mystery novel that follows Britain’s popular TV reporter, Jemima Shore, as she navigates a complex investigation. Set against the backdrop of a secluded convent in Sussex, the story begins with the murder of an old school friend, a nun poised to inherit a significant fortune. This edition comprises 188 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a narrative that unfolds within a world of intrigue and danger, as Jemima delves deeper into the circumstances surrounding the murder. The plot thickens as she encounters a web of fear and threats that endanger not only her life but also those around her. With themes of mystery and traditional detective work, this book offers a compelling exploration of the challenges faced by women sleuths in a tense and suspenseful setting.
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When a murder takes place in a secluded tower at Blessed Eleanor’s Convent in Sussex and the victim is an old school friend, Britain’s most popular TV reporter Jemima Shore finds herself in the middle of a disturbing puzzle. The dead woman, a nun, was to inherit one of the largest fortunes in Britain.
Jemima walks into the eye of a worldly storm of fear — and the more she learns, the clearer it becomes that more lives, including her own, are being threatened.
Quiet as a Nun was a PBS Mystery! television presentation.
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