“Excellent . . . The pacing, clueing, and characterizations are all top-notch. Father Brown fans will be in heaven”

“Harrison’s outstanding ninth whodunit . . . ranks near the top among mysteries with a religious lead”

“Plenty of suspects dramatizing Ireland’s religious differences provide an excellent character-driven mystery”

“A leisurely paced mystery with roots in the history and culture of Cork. It’s a treat for Irish history buffs who follow the series”

“A historically interesting mystery with a wise, empathetic sleuth and a shocking denouement”

“Harrison adroitly combines the Reverend Mother's clever investigation with a sympathetic portrayal of the plight of Cork's poor. Fans of historical puzzle mysteries will be delighted”