R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 8/31/2020 + 1438 more book reviews

The bodies of Sir Paul Berowne, a retired Minister of the Crown who was an acquaintance of Dalgliesh, and Harry Mack, a tramp, are found in the vestry of St Matthews Church with their throats cut. Berowne holds the weapon that caused the death of both men. Is it murder and suicide? Daiglesh is assigned to investigate.

The family of the minister sees little reason to cooperate with Dalgliesh so he, DCI John Massingham and DI Kate Miskin must wade throught the details to discover what happened. Berowne's mother, his wife and her lover, daughter, his mistress and others are interviewed looking for motive and opportunity. Eventually, the trio discovers that the motive is actually two - money and jealousy. It takes awhile to sort through the statements and determine what and why the two men were killed.

I totally enjoy the author's writing and pick up a nover by her periodically because, in fact, she writes a darn good mystery. This one is no exception.

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