Death of a Novice by Cora Harrison, 2018 Hardcover Edition, Mystery Novel Set in 1920s Ireland-image
Death of a Novice by Cora Harrison, 2018 Hardcover Edition, Mystery Novel Set in 1920s Ireland-image

Death of a Novice by Cora Harrison, 2018 Hardcover Edition, Mystery Novel Set in 1920s Ireland

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Synopsis: The sudden death of a young novice nun raises a series of puzzling questions in the latest Reverend Mother historical mystery. The Reverend Mother is delighted with her new entrant to the convent. Young Sister Gertrude is well-educated, has worked for an accountant and has an appealing sense of humour. But one autumn morning, Sister Gertrude is found dead inside a small wooden shed, just beside the river. Surely a young nun could not die from alcohol poisoning? But when the Reverend Mother delves more deeply into Sister Gertrude's background, she finds some puzzling anomalies. Why did the young nun not delay her entry to the convent until after her sister's wedding? Is it a coincidence that her father died of a similar illness not long before? And could there be a link between Sister Gertrude's death and the gunpowder explosion on Spike Island? The Reverend Mother must find the answers to these questions if she is to safeguard her community from suspicions of murder., The Reverend Mother is delighted with her new entrant to the convent. Young Sister Gertrude is well-educated, with an appealing sense of humour. But when she is found dead one autumn morning, the Reverend Mother delves more deeply into Sister Gertrude's background - and uncovers some puzzling anomalies. LC Classification Number: PR6058.A6883 Number of Pages: 240 Pages ISBN-10: 0727887831 Intended Audience: Trade ISBN-13: 9780727887832 Book Series: A Reverend Mother Mystery Ser. Item Height: 0.9 in Item Length: 8.9 in Publisher: Severn House gtin13: 9780727887832 Book Title: Death of a Novice Publication Year: 2018 Language: English Dewey Decimal: 823.92 Series Volume Number: 5 Item Weight: 15.2 Oz Reviews: Harrison's fifth engrossing historical mystery brings to life the turbulence and politics of 1920s Ireland. Reverend Mother will appeal to admirers of Ellis Peters's "Brother Cadfael" mysteries, while Conor Brady's fans will appreciate the Irish history, Harrison's fifth engrossing historical mystery brings to life the turbulence and politics of 1920s Ireland. Reverend Mother will appeal to admirers of Ellis Peter's 'Brother Cadfael' mysteries, while Conor Brady's fans will appreciate the Irish history, An admirable heroine, vivid characters, and an inventive plot, combined with intriguing insights into life in Ireland at a crucial juncture for the Troubles, make for a captivating read, Harrison's vivid recreation of the turbulent period when most of Ireland gained independence from Britain compensates for a solution that's not up to her usual high standard Topic: Mystery & Detective / Historical, Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, Historical, Mystery & Detective / Traditional Genre: Fiction Item Width: 5.7 in Format: Hardcover Dewey Edition: 23 brand: Severn House Author: Cora Harrison

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