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A Vow of Silence

Sister Joan Murder Mystery, Book 1

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By: Veronica Black
Narrated by: Jennifer Ness
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Discover a dramatic new mystery series set in a Cornish convent. Perfect for fans of Black Narcissus, Daphne du Maurier and Margaret Frazer.

The sisters at a lonely Cornish convent share a chilling secret they cannot confess...Sister Sophia is dead. Another disappears. And a mysterious last letter from a dying nun is sent to the prioress. Sister Joan has faced her own demons. Now she is sent to the convent to investigate, as well as teach the local children. There are whispers of virgin sacrifice and suicide, and the mother prioress certainly wears pink nail varnish. And who is the young man hiding in the bracken? 

Meet Sister Joan, a rebel nun who vows to find out the truth.

©2021 Veronica Black (P)2021 W F Howes Detective Fiction Historical Mystery Women Sleuths Women's Fiction

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“Outstanding.” (Publishers Weekly)
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Good narration. An interesting and unusual mystery story for readers who enjoy a crime fiction without a lot of violence

A Vow of silence

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A brilliant story, it brought to mind the Brother Cadfial series. I so enjoyed it, it was also well narrated

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I can never resist novels set in a religious community. I came across the Sister Joan books via an Amazon recommendation. They seem to be out of print except on Kindle. Second hand copies are all at least £25 and ship from USA, so I tried book 1 on Audible.
It was excellent! Really fresh and modern religious themes. Sister Joan is an amazing heroine. The natrator is excellent.
If only the 8 other books were on Audible. Surely they will be? or will be reissued in paperback? It almost tempts me to acquire Kindle even though I hatr reading on screens. But it is either that or going bankrupt on second hand prices.
But I am addicted now. I MUST have more of this series!!!!

Loved it!!

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Easy going listen, charming and like a cloistered Miss Marple. The story uses ecclesiastical terms that are either well researched or written by someone with experience of the religious life. Now that would be an ecumenical question.

Intriguing

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Missing nun causes problems with plenty of red herrings. Religious vows do not help solve the case

Is missing nun the first

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