Canon Daniel Clement is Rector of Champton. He has been there for eight years, living at the Rectory alongside his widowed mother - opinionated, fearless, ever-so-slightly annoying Audrey - and his two dachshunds, Cosmo and Hilda. When Daniel announces a plan to install a lavatory in church, the parish is suddenly (and unexpectedly) divided: as lines are drawn, long-buried secrets come dangerously close to destroying the apparent calm of the village.And then Anthony Bowness - cousin to Bernard de Floures, patron of Champton - is found dead at the back of the church, stabbed in the neck with a pair of secateurs.As the police move in and the bodies start piling up, Daniel is the only one who can try and keep his fractured community together... and catch a killer.
Reverend Richard Coles
Reverend Richard Coles is a British musician, writer, and ordained priest in the Church of England. He rose to fame as part of the 1980s pop group The Communards before transitioning to a career in broadcasting and writing. Coles is known for his witty and engaging writing style, blending humor with poignant reflections on faith and life. His memoir "Fathomless Riches" is his most famous work, detailing his journey from pop star to priest and grappling with issues of sexuality and spirituality. Coles has made significant contributions to literature by sharing his unique perspective on religion and the human experience, earning him a respected place in the literary world.