James Runcie
Sidney Chambers and The Shadow of Death (Grantchester)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781408857700
- author:
- James Runcie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Paperbacks
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 2.5 x 12.9 cm
- Genre:
- Crime, Thrillers & Mystery, Mystery,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death by James Runcie is a charmingly effective tale of detection that combines the skills of a clergyman with those of a detective. When a series of seemingly unrelated crimes takes place in Cambridge, Sidney, a 32-year-old bachelor and Vicar, teams up with his friend Inspector Geordie Keating to unravel the mysteries. As they delve into the cases, Sidney discovers that being a detective, like being a clergyman, means that you are never off duty. With his unique perspective and skills, he inquires into a suspect suicide, a scandalous jewellery theft, an unexplained death, and a shocking art forgery, all while navigating the complexities of his own life. This is a gentle, old-fashioned murder mystery that will appeal to fans of traditional detective fiction. With its witty phrases and engaging storyline, it's a pleasure to read.