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The sixth book in the Sister Joan murder mystery series. Two newcomers are visiting the convent in the hope of joining the nuns. But soon after their arrival, there's a mysterious late-night intruder. Who left the single red rose on the chapel steps? And are they connected to the new-age travellers camping on the moor? When one of the women is found bludgeoned to death, Sister Joan knows that their isolated convent is no longer safe. Teaming up with Detective Sergeant Mill, Sister Joan must show more once again investigate the grisly goings-on. Meet Sister Joan, a rebel nun who vows to find out the truth. Perfect for fans of Black Narcissus, Faith Martin, Lis Howell, Jeanne M. Dams, Margaret Mayhew, Daphne du Maurier, Margaret Frazer, Ellis Peters or Cora Harrison. show lessTags
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Another good Sister Joan Mystery. Enjoyed the book.
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Veronica Black (pseudonym of Maureen Peters), 1935 - Novelist Veronica Black, a.k.a. Elizabeth Law and Catherine Darby, was born in Caernarvon, North Wales on March 3, 1935. She received a BA at the University of North Wales. Veronica Black is a writer of historic romance novels and founded the Romantic Novelists Association. She also writes show more mysteries that feature a character named Sister Joan with titles the include "A Vow of Silence," "A Vow of Obedience," and "A Vow of Poverty." She has also written the mystery novels "Fair Kilmeny" and "My Name is Polly Winter." She has been married twice and has four children. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- A Vow of Devotion
- Original publication date
- 1994
- People/Characters
- Sister Joan
- Disambiguation notice
- A pseudonym used by Maureen Peters.
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