The fourth book in the Felse series. When the tomb of Jan Treverra is opened to reveal two recently dead bodies, neither of which is Treverra's, Detective Inspector George Felse, on holiday nearby, steps in to investigate the murders. 'Shed here no tears. No Saint could die More Blessed and Comforted than I' read the epitaph composed by Jan and Morwenna Treverra before their quiet deaths centuries ago. But the pious portrait of content they conjured fragments when permission is granted for their tombs to be opened - and an all too twentieth century corpse is found within. An unfailing sense of strategic timing draws Detective Inspector George Felse to the scene, abandoning family, seaside and Cornish cream teas in favour of the vaults of Maymouth's little Saxon church. There, in the derelict seashore graveyard, a mystery unfolds, a trail of violence in Maymouth's history which casts shadows centuries long...

Release #55

Caught at SI today.

Set on the Cornish coast the story features the peculiarities of a seaside town, including its coastline, culture of seamen/ tourists passing through, and local legends. Beautifully written, excellent character development and an intriguing story. All round good read.

The best element is the puzzle, with twists. The weaker spots were the atmosphere, clear relationships between characters, and a blandness.An OK read

The book exchange, level 2.