Wycliffe & the Last Rites

In a small Cornish community, the tranquil facade of village life is shattered by the sudden death of a local resident. As Detective Chief Inspector Wycliffe is called to investigate, he finds himself unraveling a web of secrets and long-held grudges that threaten to surface. With every clue he uncovers, Wycliffe’s sharp instincts guide him deeper into a tangle of deceit, leading to an unsettling realization about the tight-knit community that has always masked its inner turmoil.

As he navigates through layers of human emotion and complex relationships, Wycliffe not only seeks justice for the deceased but also battles his own reflections on the fragility of life and the final rites that signal both an end and a chance for closure. Set against the backdrop of stunning Cornwall, the story juxtaposes the beauty of the landscape with the haunting complexities of human behavior, making for a compelling and thought-provoking read.