What a charming 1st book in what will be a new series from Faith Martin! Redolent of Agatha Christie with its genteel cast of characters set in a converted vicarage, this has all the makings of a great new series. Faith hasn't fallen into the trap of making her policemen cliched bumbling oafs. Instead she has crafted intelligent , well fleshed characters who welcome the intervention of the lovely vicar and his even lovelier wife! Once again Faith Martin's obvious knowledge and love of the British countryside and it's diverse fauna and flora, shines through in the wonderfully descriptive prose. I know I'm going to be as invested in these characters as I am in her previous creations. A delicious 5,* from me

Something Unpleasant At The Vicarage.......
The welcome first in a new mystery series from Faith Martin (previously published as 'An Unholy Mess' under pen name Joyce Cato) featuring likeable protagonist Monica Noble and her empathetic clergy husband, Graham. Immensely enjoyable cosy crime with well drawn, convincing and credible characterisation, a swiftly moving plot together with suspects and red herrings aplenty. This was a perfect Bank Holiday read - relaxing, engaging and wholly entertaining and I was left wishing that I had book two lined up ready to read. I'm very much looking forward to reading more in this very promising series. Recommended.

A nice nd gentle old fashioned who-dunnit. A story that gripped me from the beginning. A murder takes place in an old vicarage which has just been converted into flats, not all of which have been sold. Number One is the home of the vicar, his wife and step-daughter and there is no-one living opposite them, although it appears that there is someone dying in there.

A really good book.

I received a free advance review copy of the book. This review is honest, voluntary and my own opinion.