The Keeper of Secrets

England 1810. Young Parson Tobias Campion is excited and nervous to be starting at the small parish of Moreton Priory. But his first night in the village brings excitement of the wrong kind when he has to intervene in the attempted rape of housemaid Lizzie Woodman. Even in the normal course of events life in the village is far from quiet, as soon Tobias has to deal with both violent and suspicious deaths that put his character and ministry to the test. But matters come to a head when Lizzie disappears from her employers. What has become of the girl and who is responsible? As Tobias searches for answers they find themselves delving into the dark secrets that haunt Lizzie’s past. A perfect blend of historical novel and sophisticated thriller, The Keeper of Secrets is a treat for crime lovers everywhere.

REVIEWS

“Much more than a run-of-the-mill historical crime novel. Both the period and characters are well realized [and]the story takes unexpected twists and turns…By the end I found myself wanting to read more about this engaging young clergyman.”Historical Novel Review