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When an Episcopal priest in Boston dies under suspicious circumstances, Lily Connor—a replacement priest from Texas—believes the official story of an insulin overdose is unreliable. Using her knowledge of the Church and her investigative instincts, Lily delves into the case, uncovering clues that suggest foul play and challenging the city's religious and legal institutions.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Michelle Blake
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