Who wrote Carol and a Killing?

It was written by Reverend Richard Coles and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson in 2026.

Is Carol and a Killing a cosy mystery?

Yes. It is categorised as a cosy mystery, with gentle wit and churchly detail throughout.

A Carol and a Killing: A Canon Clement Christmas Novella (Canon Clement Mystery)

Q: What is Carol and a Killing about?

It is a Christmas novella in which Canon Daniel Clement, rector of the English village of Champton, faces a killing in the run-up to Christmas.

A festive murder in the English countryside, with Canon Clement on the case.

Reading guide

This is a short Christmas novella, so it works best as a festive read in the weeks before the holiday. It features Canon Clement, whose village of Champton is the setting.

As Christmas approaches, Canon Daniel Clement, rector of the English village of Champton, finds that the season brings no rest from murder.

Description

Carols, Christmas and a killing come together in this festive novella from Reverend Richard Coles. Canon Daniel Clement, rector of the English village of Champton, has never been far from a body, and the run-up to Christmas offers him no rest.

Expect the gentle wit and churchly detail that Coles knows from the inside. It suits anyone who likes their murders cosy and their mince pies with a side of mystery.

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Carol and a killing: a Canon Clement Christmas novella

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