The Mortal Sickness by Andrew TaylorMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Second in a detective series set in the 1950s in the small town of Lydmouth.
A middle-aged woman is found dead in the church grounds, bashed over the head, and the church's most valuable possession, the Lydmouth chalice is missing. Someone is writing poison pen letters accusing the vicar of visiting prostitutes in London.
Detective Inspector Thornhill investigates but as usual there are numerous strands interwoven, including a femme fatale, a secret profession, and his own unhappy marriage.
Meanwhile, Jill Francis is now a journalist for the Lydmouth Gazette but things are becoming a little strained between her and Charlotte as she is forced to impose on their hospitality, which brings her into close contact with Charlotte's husband, and Jill's boss, Philip.
Really getting into this new series.
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