{"product_id":"2026100006905-secondhand-vow-of-penance","title":"Vow Of Penance","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: 1st uk ed.,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887911874779,"sku":"2026100006905-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/2c4c20ac-61d7-493f-9a11-44d62ce21e00.png?v=1781748799","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100006905-secondhand-vow-of-penance","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}