An Agatha Raisin mystery by M. C. Beaton. 2001. The village of Carsely has acquired a new curate to help Mr. Bloxby with his parish. Beautiful and friendly with the ladies, Tristan Delong has a checkered past. Agatha Raisin joins forces with neighbor, John Armitage to inquire around town to find out who killed the curate in the vicrage to help clear the vicar's name. Agatha has put herself in danger as she solves the mystery too late.
