Theft on Thursday (Lois Meade Mystery)
For Anglophiles and fans of the British cozy, Purser's latest entry in her Lois Mead series is just the ticket. The book, which is liberally sprinkled with wry British humor, offers a realistic look at English village life and the travails of a typical English working-class family. Lois has been busy managing her successful housecleaning business since her last encounter with policeman Hunter Cowgill (when she helped solve the kidnapping of two neighbors).Now Cowgill wants Lois' help to uncover a local gang of Satanists. Lois already has plenty to worry about--her mother suffers a life-threatening case of flu, and not one but two of her employees appear to be having an affair with the vicar's godson. But her troubles pale when the parish verger dies in mysterious circumstances and a fire at the local vicarage kills the vicar's godson. Suspicion points to the Satanists. Clever, engaging, and suspenseful, this is Purser's best Lois Mead adventure yet. Recommend it heartily to all village cozy fans.Emily MeltonCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.