A Crown of Lights
Aug 2011 · Merrily Watkins Series Book 3 · Atlantic Books Ltd
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Single mother and Diocesan Exorcist Merrily Watkins must keep the peace in rural Hereford, quelling a modern witch hunt, and a killer with an old tradition to guard...
Ancient history, violent deaths, feuds, intrigues and murder. A most original sleuth. - The Times
When a pagan couple buy a ruined church on the Welsh Border, there's an extreme reaction from the local fundamentalist priest. Is it a hate campaign or a nightmarish modern witch-hunt? Merrily Watkins is sent in to keep the lid on the cauldron and uncovers the sinister dynamics of the isolated village of Old Hindwell.
Ancient history, violent deaths, feuds, intrigues and murder. A most original sleuth. - The Times
When a pagan couple buy a ruined church on the Welsh Border, there's an extreme reaction from the local fundamentalist priest. Is it a hate campaign or a nightmarish modern witch-hunt? Merrily Watkins is sent in to keep the lid on the cauldron and uncovers the sinister dynamics of the isolated village of Old Hindwell.
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Sharon Trew
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February 12, 2023
I quite enjoy these stories in spite of the main character who is a rather dull witted, superstitious, and afraid of everything. Its unbelievable that she would ever have been trusted with any responsibilites being terminally inept...and No..there is no hidden depth or progression in her character development (not even comic relief). There are other more engaging and intriguing characters that id love to see carry the plotlines especially the interesting Betty whose ambivalence with religion and her chosen path seem more relevant to the mysteries and drama of the books. The only interesting thing about Merrily is her name and her only commitment is to a packet of Silk Cut. However...this is just my feels. The books are well written and flow nicely...just the ticket for us insomniacs! (any chance of a Betty one-off?)
About the author
Phil Rickman was born in Lancashire and lives on the Welsh border where he writes and presents the book programme Phil the Shelf on BBC Radio Wales. He is the acclaimed author of Dr Dee, The Bones of Avalon, Midwinter Spirit (now a major ITV series), the Merrily Watkins Mysteries and the John Dee papers. Visit his website at: www.philrickman.co.uk
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