Rueful Death
Rueful Death by Susan Wittig Albert is a mystery novel published by Penguin on August 1, 1997. This reprint edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The story follows herbalist China Bayles as she seeks a peaceful retreat at St. Theresa’s Monastery alongside her friend Maggie, a former nun. However, their plans are disrupted by the recent death of the mother superior, leading China to uncover the unsettling possibility that the death may not have been accidental.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a narrative that intertwines themes of mystery and suspense as China navigates the complexities surrounding the convent’s future. The plot thickens as she shifts her focus from personal rejuvenation to investigating the circumstances of the mother superior’s demise. With elements of amateur sleuthing and a backdrop of intrigue, this book explores the challenges faced by women in the pursuit of truth and justice.
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Herbalist China Bayles must solve a mother of a murder in this mystery from New York Times bestselling author Susan Wittig Albert.
In search of respite, China takes off to St. Theresa’s Monastery with her friend Maggie, a former nun. The goal is a brief, tranquil retreat—but there’s a conflict at the convent. The mother superior has recently died, and a battle over the future of St. Theresa’s suggests that her sudden demise might not have been accidental. Now, China’s quest for a replenished spirit takes second place to a more earthbound pursuit: catching a killer…
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