Death of a Prominent Citizen - (Reverend Mother Mystery) by Cora Harrison (Paperback)

About the Book

Wealthy widow Charlotte Hendrick summons her closest family, including her cousin, the Reverend Mother, to her home on Bachelor's Quay to divide her riches between them. But then a body is discovered in the master bedroom, its throat cut. Could there be a connection to the riots on the quays the night before - or does the killer lie closer to home?

Book Synopsis

Money is the root of all evil, according to the Reverend Mother - but is it the motive for her cousin's murder?

Wealthy widow Charlotte Hendrick had always promised that her riches would be divided equally between her seven closest relatives when she died. Now she has changed her mind and summoned her nearest and dearest, including her cousin, the Reverend Mother, to her substantial home on Bachelor's Quay to inform them of her decision. As Mrs Hendrick's relatives desperately make their case to retain a share of her wealth, riots break out on the quays outside as the flood waters rise ...

The following morning, a body is discovered in the master bedroom, its throat cut. Could there be a connection to the riots of the night before - or does the killer lie closer to home? In her efforts to uncover the truth, the Reverend Mother unearths a tale of greed, cruelty, forbidden passion ... and cold-blooded malice.

Review Quotes

An admirable heroine, vivid characters, and an inventive plot, combined with intriguing insights ... make for a captivating read-- "Booklist on Death of a Novice"

Harrison is at the top of her game in her 6th whodunit ... The fair-play puzzle is among Harrison's finest-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Murder at the Queen's Old Castle"

Harrison's 5th engrossing mystery brings to life the turbulence and politics of 1920s Ireland. Reverend Mother will appeal to admirers of Ellis Peters' Brother Cadfael mysteries-- "Library Journal Starred Review of Death of a Novice"

Sparkling descriptions of life in 1920s Cork and fascinating historical details combine to ably support a clever plot and an intriguing cast-- "Booklist on Murder at the Queen's Old Castle"

This highly readable historical series is perfect for fans of authors who focus on a vivid locale such as Andrea Camilleri and Ann Cleeves-- "Library Journal on Murder at the Queen's Old Castle"

About the Author

Cora Harrison turned to writing historical fiction after she retired from teaching to live on a farm near the Burren in the west of Ireland. As well as the Reverend Mother mysteries, she is the author of the new Gaslight mystery series, and the 'Mara' series of Celtic mysteries, set in 16th century Ireland.