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Reverend Oughterard finds himself in a precarious situation after a tragic error involving a parishioner. When the art‑theft broker Nicholas Ingaza coerces him into acting as a fence for stolen paintings, the vicar must navigate a tangled web of deception. The relentless investigator Maud Tubbly Pole, a female novelist and amateur sleuth, pursues him relentlessly, hoping to use his escapades in her next book. Throughout the crisis, Oughterard’s cat Maurice offers sardonic commentary, and his dog Bouncer delivers loyal support, creating a humorous and tense atmosphere in this detective‑mystery that explores the perils of unintended criminal involvement.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Suzette A. Hill
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