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  • The Mortal Sickness

  • Lydmouth, Book 2
  • By: Andrew Taylor
  • Narrated by: Philip Franks
  • Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (25 ratings)

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The Mortal Sickness

By: Andrew Taylor
Narrated by: Philip Franks
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Publisher's summary

From the number-one best-selling author of The Ashes of London and The Fire Court, this is the second instalment in the acclaimed Lydmouth series

When a spinster of the parish is found bludgeoned to death in St John's, and the church's most valuable possession, the Lydmouth chalice, is missing, the finger of suspicion points at the new vicar, who is already beset with problems.

The glare of the police investigation reveals shabby secrets and private griefs. Jill Francis, struggling to find her feet in her new life, stumbles into the case at the beginning. But even a journalist cannot always watch from the sidelines. Soon she is inextricably involved in the Suttons' affairs. Despite the electric antagonism between her and Inspector Richard Thornhill, she has instincts that she can't ignore.

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Critic reviews

"Andrew Taylor is a master story-teller." (Daily Telegraph)

"An excellent writer. He plots with care and intelligence and the solution to the mystery is satisfyingly chilling." (The Times)

"The most under-rated crime writer in Britain today" (Val McDermid)

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great series

I am really enjoying these books. The narration is very well performed. I am a fan of Andrew Taylor. I just discovered his books in 2023. Binge listening.

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