Vow Of Penance
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st uk ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of religious mystery fiction, Vow of Penance chronicles the investigations of Sister Joan, a sharp-witted and spiritually grounded nun whose quiet convent life is repeatedly shattered by crime and moral darkness. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of a Cornwall religious community, the novel follows Sister Joan as she uncovers a sinister web of secrets that threatens both the living and the sanctity of her faith. Veronica Black masterfully balances the contemplative rhythms of convent life with the taut suspense of a classic whodunit, creating a tone that is at once devout and deliciously tense. The contrast between Sister Joan's vows of humility and her relentless pursuit of truth gives the narrative a compelling dramatic tension that carries readers swiftly through each twist. Fans of cozy mysteries with a spiritual edge will find this installment in the Sister Joan series both satisfying and thought-provoking.
Author: Veronica Black
Format: Hardback
Published: 1994, Robert Hale · London
Genre: Crime fiction
Edition: 1st uk ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of religious mystery fiction, Vow of Penance chronicles the investigations of Sister Joan, a sharp-witted and spiritually grounded nun whose quiet convent life is repeatedly shattered by crime and moral darkness. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of a Cornwall religious community, the novel follows Sister Joan as she uncovers a sinister web of secrets that threatens both the living and the sanctity of her faith. Veronica Black masterfully balances the contemplative rhythms of convent life with the taut suspense of a classic whodunit, creating a tone that is at once devout and deliciously tense. The contrast between Sister Joan's vows of humility and her relentless pursuit of truth gives the narrative a compelling dramatic tension that carries readers swiftly through each twist. Fans of cozy mysteries with a spiritual edge will find this installment in the Sister Joan series both satisfying and thought-provoking.