A change of scene

Set in a different place and with many emotions and reflections stirred up this marks another superb Canon Clement mystery.

This is the first of the series that has compelled me to Google ecclesiastical practices too - fascinating!

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Not as good as the others

I was disappointed with this one. Bit too emotional and too personal. Interesting references to the monastery but a bit tiresome.

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Another fascinating and enjoyable listen

As well as the interesting characters and intriguing plot I now have an insight into the strange world of monastery life!

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Another corker

Loved the previous book so I snapped up this one. Fantastic characters, great story with a unique liturgical element. Read beautifully by the author who manages to separate the characters voices seamlessly. The central relationships are brilliantly observed and touching, and the dialogue of the protagonist’s mother is hilarious and so so clever. I’m guessing she’s based on the author’s own late mother who had a sharp, acerbic wit. This is a great book. Cannot wait for the next one.

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loved Rev. Cole's voice as narrator

Disliked the use of the F word in such a book, it jarred against the background of religion and the gentility of a bye gone era.

otherwise, a very good read, which I would recommend to others.

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Wasn’t as enamoured as previous books

Bit different from the previous two books but lots of information that I just ignored. I know it’s setting the scene but wasn’t as flowing as the previous two books.

Don’t take that I didn’t enjoy it but I’m looking forward to the next books.

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Long awaited release from Rev. Coles, didn’t disappoint

Loved the the fact that we just took up where we left off last time. Daniel and Audrey separated but equally enveloped in their own journeys. Fate seemed set for Daniel….then BAM! The ending!!! Oh boy. Now I have to wait again…..excited!!!

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Gentle storytelling

Stories within stories of a man’s struggle to awakening and faith. Finding answers in the past. Richard writes with passion

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Lovely to listen to

I love Richard Cole’s voice and found this to be very relaxing to listen to. However the story is a bit of a disappointment after his first two Cannon Clement books. I thought there was a bit too much ecclesiastical stuff and I missed the wonderful characters of Champton.
I hope Richard will pen another book with more about village life and how things work out for Daniel

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Wonderful Series

I am loving this series and very much looking forward to the next instalment. I’m sure I’ll click on the Buy Now button before I’ve even read the blurb. I know a few of the reviewers haven’t liked all the ecclesiastical detail but - horses for courses - and I love getting immersed in it. The characters are so well observed and brought to life, but I have to say that I think Daniel is worthy of someone with more about him than Neil, who seems a bit wishy washy to me (….just saying). I really appreciate the stories being read by Richard himself - he has the most wonderful storytellers voice. He’d be brilliant on Jackanory if it was still around today. I also love their 1980s setting - which takes me back to my student days when I saw Richard at Rock City in Nottingham when he was part of the Communards. Happy days!

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