Murder Before Evensong
Murder Before Evensong by Richard Coles, published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson on March 2, 2023, is a humorous mystery set in the quaint village of Champton. The story follows Canon Daniel Clement, who navigates the complexities of village life alongside his opinionated mother, Audrey, and their two dachshunds. When a plan to install a lavatory in the church ignites tensions within the community, the situation escalates further with the discovery of a murder, forcing Daniel to confront long-buried secrets and maintain harmony among his parishioners.
Readers will find a blend of humor and intrigue as the narrative unfolds, exploring themes of community, tradition, and the impact of change. As the police investigate the murder of Anthony Bowness, Daniel becomes the unlikely figure tasked with uniting his village while uncovering the truth behind the crime. This edition, comprising 371 pages, offers a rich exploration of life in a small English village during the 20th century, infused with elements of LGBTQ+ representation and a traditional whodunnit style.
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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
‘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
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