Murder Before Evensong

In a quaint village, Canon Daniel Clement has been the steady hand guiding his congregation for eight years. This serene setting is upended when a mysterious murder disrupts the tranquility of Champton, leaving its residents in disarray. As the rector grapples with the loss of innocence in his close-knit community, he becomes an unlikely detective, drawn into a web of secrets and lies that lurk beneath the surface of village life.

With each turn, Daniel uncovers dark truths about those he thought he knew well. The race against time to solve the mystery unfolds amid the backdrop of church services and community gatherings, revealing that not all sins can be absolved. As tensions rise and suspicions grow, the rector must confront both the crime at hand and the darker corners of his own faith. The narrative weaves together elements of suspense and human drama, exploring themes of morality, redemption, and the complexities of communal bonds.