Tangled Web UK Review November 2000
The Night Watch by
Alison Joseph
hbk out April 00
Published by Headline
at £17.99
Sister Agnes, a modern day Sister Fidelma, is one of the most engaging characters in modern crime fiction. A nun, she lives a very un-nunlike life. She likes good food; fine wines, and, in the past, once took a lover. She is forever questioning her faith, which is irionic, because in this novel she has been asked to oversee two novices at her order's London base. But, before too long she finds herself embroiled in murder .Her main problem is Father Julius, who has been her friend and mentor. He knows the victims, and it points towards his past. Unfortunately, he won't discuss it with Agnes. Her novices are also in crisis, and Agnes has to deal with all the problems on her own.
The best Sister Agnes novel so far, definitely one for my recommended list.
(
J.O.
)
