Till Death Us Do Part

Cover of Till Death Us Do Part by Penny Stephens
Publisher: Quercus
Year: 2025
Language: en
Pages: 368
ISBN-13: 9781529441420
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Till Death Us Do Part by Penny Stephens is a cozy debut crime novel published by Quercus on July 17, 2025. This 368-page book follows Reverend Clare Brakespear, who juggles her responsibilities as a parish leader and a mother while navigating the unexpected chaos of a wedding that turns deadly when a guest is fatally stabbed with a cake knife. As the police focus on a prime suspect, Clare’s instincts tell her that the investigation is misdirected, prompting her to take matters into her own hands.

Readers will find Clare delving into the complexities of human emotions and family dynamics as she seeks the truth behind the murder. The narrative intertwines elements of mystery and amateur sleuthing, showcasing Clare’s determination to uncover the real killer amidst a backdrop of secrets and deception. This edition presents a unique blend of crime and cozy storytelling, appealing to fans of the mystery genre and those interested in the intricacies of community life and relationships.


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‘A new star in the crime-writing firmament’ Elly Griffths

The charming and delightfully cosy debut crime novel from Reverend Penny Stephens.

Weddings can be murder . . .

Reverend Clare Brakespear is used to a challenge. With a young family to wrangle, a parish to manage and a particularly excitable Golden Retriever by her side, life is never dull.

But when she attends a wedding where one of the guests is fatally stabbed with a cake knife, even Clare admits that she might have been given too much to handle this time.

As the police investigate the murder, they zero-in on one woman as their prime suspect, who they believe had the motive, means and opportunity to commit the crime. The trouble is, Clare is convinced that they have the wrong person. She might not understand forensic testing and finger-tip searches, but if there’s one thing Clare does know, it’s people and the complexities of their emotional lives. So she decides to take matters into her own hands.

However, investigating a murder is no mean feat and Clare soon finds herself embroiled in a complex web of family secrets and deceptions. Is she in way over her head or can she find the real killer before an innocent woman is sent down?

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“Till Death Us Do Part” is credited to Penny Stephens.
When was “Till Death Us Do Part” published?
Publisher: Quercus. Year: 2025.
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ISBN-13: 9781529441420.
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
Language: en. Pages: 368.