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During a seemingly tranquil retreat at a Texas convent, herbalist China Bayles and her friend Maggie—a former nun—assume a role of inquiry when the Mother Superior's death appears accidental. Their investigation uncovers a sinister conflict brewing within the walls of the cloister, turning the peaceful setting into a stage for mystery and danger.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Susan Wittig Albert
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