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The Isle of Wesberrey #3
Pious Poison: The Isle of Wesberrey Mysteries Book Three
‘Evoking the timeless classics of the genre, fans of M.C Beaton’s Agatha Raisin or Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple are going to love it!’
Jess Ward joined the Wesberrey Walkers to get fit. But it might be the death of her!
Obliged to look after her older sister’s handsome and driven Brazilian lover, Jess introduces Frederico to the local walking group. With the annual Wesberrey Walkathon a few weeks away, everyone has their sights on the prize, but is there someone in the group prepared to kill for it?
A mysterious illness lays low several walkers and Jess suspects foul play. Who would deliberately poison their competition, and how did they do it? Still unsure of the reality of her newly discovered psychic abilities, but with little else to go on, Jess tries to channel help from a higher plane.
Can Jess trust her own intuition? Who or what is bringing everyone to their knees? Is it a dodgy hummus, or a deadly human?
Wrong Doers, it’s time to say your prayers!
Jess Ward joined the Wesberrey Walkers to get fit. But it might be the death of her!
Obliged to look after her older sister’s handsome and driven Brazilian lover, Jess introduces Frederico to the local walking group. With the annual Wesberrey Walkathon a few weeks away, everyone has their sights on the prize, but is there someone in the group prepared to kill for it?
A mysterious illness lays low several walkers and Jess suspects foul play. Who would deliberately poison their competition, and how did they do it? Still unsure of the reality of her newly discovered psychic abilities, but with little else to go on, Jess tries to channel help from a higher plane.
Can Jess trust her own intuition? Who or what is bringing everyone to their knees? Is it a dodgy hummus, or a deadly human?
Wrong Doers, it’s time to say your prayers!
180 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 9, 2022
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July 30, 2024
I really enjoy this series and cannot recommend it enough. If you enjoy cosy mysteries give this series a try.
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December 9, 2022Three walking groups one ambition , win but is it at any cost ? Walkathon has been won for several years by the same lady , then she defects to a new county team before she is found poisoned .Who is the poisoner is it intentional or cross contamination,just hard luck or a sinister plot it seems Jessamy needs to tender more than one flock over two sermons on the same day ,and all this whilst dealing with family angst ,with one new business venture undertaking , is another one about to perish? If the source of poison isn’t found ,where will it end ? Then her sister is all loved up with Inspector lovely but her Brazilian ex is on the scene to woo her back, family secrets spill out in rather alarming ways , and there’s no going back . A brilliant read , series continues nicely .Very Cozy with humour ,just the thing for dark winters nights
I received a free advance copy of this book and my review is voluntary and my own words
I received a free advance copy of this book and my review is voluntary and my own words
May 8, 2023
This book was interesting with an unusual plot.
Amazon synopsis:
Jess Ward joined the Wesberrey Walkers to get fit. But it might be the death of her!
Obliged to look after her older sister’s handsome and driven Brazilian lover, Jess introduces Frederico to the local walking group. With the annual Wesberrey Walkathon a few weeks away, everyone has their sights on the prize, but is there someone in the group prepared to kill for it?
A mysterious illness lays low several walkers and Jess suspects foul play. Who would deliberately poison their competition, and how did they do it? Still unsure of the reality of her newly discovered psychic abilities, but with little else to go on, Jess tries to channel help from a higher plane.
Can Jess trust her own intuition? Who or what is bringing everyone to their knees? Is it a dodgy hummus, or a deadly human?
Amazon synopsis:
Jess Ward joined the Wesberrey Walkers to get fit. But it might be the death of her!
Obliged to look after her older sister’s handsome and driven Brazilian lover, Jess introduces Frederico to the local walking group. With the annual Wesberrey Walkathon a few weeks away, everyone has their sights on the prize, but is there someone in the group prepared to kill for it?
A mysterious illness lays low several walkers and Jess suspects foul play. Who would deliberately poison their competition, and how did they do it? Still unsure of the reality of her newly discovered psychic abilities, but with little else to go on, Jess tries to channel help from a higher plane.
Can Jess trust her own intuition? Who or what is bringing everyone to their knees? Is it a dodgy hummus, or a deadly human?
February 27, 2023
Best one yet.
This third book in the series has Vicar Jessame Ward looking for her place in her family of “pagan” women to help find her own “gift.” Wesberrey is its own Peyton Place and has more than its share of who’s loving who where hurt feelings and jealousy abound. I found this story quite hilarious as Jess gets more TMI than she’s expecting from the towns gossiping parishioners. I was not expecting to get “hooked” on this series but here I am wanting more. I especially enjoy the word building I’m getting from these writers.
This third book in the series has Vicar Jessame Ward looking for her place in her family of “pagan” women to help find her own “gift.” Wesberrey is its own Peyton Place and has more than its share of who’s loving who where hurt feelings and jealousy abound. I found this story quite hilarious as Jess gets more TMI than she’s expecting from the towns gossiping parishioners. I was not expecting to get “hooked” on this series but here I am wanting more. I especially enjoy the word building I’m getting from these writers.
January 2, 2023
And all of you can blame the rhubarb! The stories in this series keep on getting better and better. Pious Poison besides having a "killing ingredient", has all the others that make a good reading: friendship, team effort, cooking enterprise, family reunions, and much more. Some situations are also hilarious!
I thank the author for the ARC.
I thank the author for the ARC.
February 28, 2023
Pious Poison
Good book. Surprisingly it was not as expected. There is so much sex and who is seeing whom there is not a lot of room for the suspense/mystery. The whole goddess thing is interesting, because the lead character is a Vicar for the Church of England. Interesting storyline. Good book.
Good book. Surprisingly it was not as expected. There is so much sex and who is seeing whom there is not a lot of room for the suspense/mystery. The whole goddess thing is interesting, because the lead character is a Vicar for the Church of England. Interesting storyline. Good book.
March 22, 2023
Who is poisoning the "Walkers"?
Three different groups of Walkers are gearing up for a marathon when many of them fall ill from some sort of poisoning. Never fear, Reverend Jessamy Ward is on the case! Get your tea and biscuits sorted and hunker down for a great read! The Isle of Wesberrey awaits!
Three different groups of Walkers are gearing up for a marathon when many of them fall ill from some sort of poisoning. Never fear, Reverend Jessamy Ward is on the case! Get your tea and biscuits sorted and hunker down for a great read! The Isle of Wesberrey awaits!
May 31, 2023
I’m really enjoying this series about a vicar on a small island. Her family are slightly pagan, but are supportive of her calling. After a group meeting of three different walking clubs, several of the members end up in hospital from some sort of poisoning, and one lady dies. Jess is sure this particular poisoning is murder….not the accidents the others were.
December 14, 2022
This new series by Penelope Cress has a fun cast of characters, good humour, and a real “cozy” way of approaching a mystery. I’m looking forward to reading the next book.
I received an arc copy of the book.
I received an arc copy of the book.
January 24, 2023
such fun!
This series just gets better with each book. The characters are fun to be with and Vicar Jessamy Ward is on top of things even as her heart is breaking. But she has the Wesberrey Walkers and a new mystery to keep her busy between rounds and Masses and meetings.
This series just gets better with each book. The characters are fun to be with and Vicar Jessamy Ward is on top of things even as her heart is breaking. But she has the Wesberrey Walkers and a new mystery to keep her busy between rounds and Masses and meetings.
February 1, 2023
Walking can be murder
A walmathon race is scheduled. There is a meeting to discuss it. After the meeting, several attendees become ill. One dies. Who's responsible? Will the vicar figure it out?
A walmathon race is scheduled. There is a meeting to discuss it. After the meeting, several attendees become ill. One dies. Who's responsible? Will the vicar figure it out?
March 16, 2023
This was another great story in the Reverend Jessamyn Ward series. I like her and the other characters. Fun situations, sad, and crazy ones too, keep Jess busy. This one has a lot of all three. Easy, quick read.
July 26, 2023
Poison at a sponsored walk
Was the poison accidental or deliberate?
This series is best read in order. Each book deals with a complete mystery but reading in order will help understand the characters.
Was the poison accidental or deliberate?
This series is best read in order. Each book deals with a complete mystery but reading in order will help understand the characters.
December 10, 2022
well written
A light murder mystery (as in fairly easy to guess the perp) but flows well and a delight to read
A light murder mystery (as in fairly easy to guess the perp) but flows well and a delight to read
December 13, 2022
Who killed Helen Linden and why??? Be careful when you eat homemade jam!!! I enjoyed this story and recommend the book.
December 16, 2022
Aye, that's the rhubarb!
Unrequited love travels thousands of miles only to be rejected. Dishy detective no help on this case. The Vicar learns more of her family history.
Unrequited love travels thousands of miles only to be rejected. Dishy detective no help on this case. The Vicar learns more of her family history.
December 25, 2022
Good read!
Another entertaining adventure with the sleuthing vicar and her rather unusual collection of family and friends.
A fun murder mystery.
Another entertaining adventure with the sleuthing vicar and her rather unusual collection of family and friends.
A fun murder mystery.
February 20, 2023
Another great read!
While Steve Higgs is one of my favorite authors, Penelope Cress is becoming one too. Love this little mystery with us trying to figure out whodunit.
While Steve Higgs is one of my favorite authors, Penelope Cress is becoming one too. Love this little mystery with us trying to figure out whodunit.
February 25, 2023
Another masterpiece!
This series is an easy read cozy mystery with just the right amount of additions so that you can remember them all. I can't wait to read the next one!
This series is an easy read cozy mystery with just the right amount of additions so that you can remember them all. I can't wait to read the next one!
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March 3, 2023Great series
I enjoy these clever novels. The vicar is down to earth, and her family surrounds her with love, psychic powers, and typical problems.
I enjoy these clever novels. The vicar is down to earth, and her family surrounds her with love, psychic powers, and typical problems.
April 15, 2023
Very readable
Vicar of Dibley and father Brown set in a cross between Sark and Bournemouth . An eclectic group of characters that is entertaining.
Vicar of Dibley and father Brown set in a cross between Sark and Bournemouth . An eclectic group of characters that is entertaining.
April 27, 2023
Pious Poison
Interesting story and very suspenseful. I never would have guessed who dun it. Excited to read the next in the series.
Interesting story and very suspenseful. I never would have guessed who dun it. Excited to read the next in the series.
May 31, 2023
Binge reading. You know you are vested in the characters when your nap includes them in your brief dreams.
December 8, 2023
another adventure for the Vicar .
Following along in Jess’s third adventure into learning about her family, and yet again solving another murder. Don’t miss this one!
Following along in Jess’s third adventure into learning about her family, and yet again solving another murder. Don’t miss this one!
July 30, 2024
This is a really good series. Entertaining story/mystery with lovable characters. Enjoyable and addicting I am on to the next book. Highly recommend.
August 13, 2024
I think the series is getting better, mainly due to the characters more than the actual mysteries. That said, this one surprised me.
December 20, 2022
Loved it! Love Jess and all her family, would love to spend time with them, bet it'd be great fun.
Jess has joined a walkers group to get fit but also keep an eye on her sister's ex boyfriend, who is the group's trainer. They enter a competition with two other groups but people start to be ill, then one dies! Can Jess figure out what is going on?
Can't wait for the next book.
I received an advance copy of this book but am leaving my review voluntarily.
Jess has joined a walkers group to get fit but also keep an eye on her sister's ex boyfriend, who is the group's trainer. They enter a competition with two other groups but people start to be ill, then one dies! Can Jess figure out what is going on?
Can't wait for the next book.
I received an advance copy of this book but am leaving my review voluntarily.
February 5, 2021
Great Cozy Mystery
Book 3 was exactly as I expected - intriguing, fun to read and, unexpected twists and turns.
Bring together jealousy, a possible psychopath, and murder, and you have yourself a page turner novel you will not be able to put down until the very end.
A must read!!
Book 3 was exactly as I expected - intriguing, fun to read and, unexpected twists and turns.
Bring together jealousy, a possible psychopath, and murder, and you have yourself a page turner novel you will not be able to put down until the very end.
A must read!!
December 4, 2022
Who is poisoning the "Walkers"?
Three different groups of Walkers are gearing up for a marathon when many of them fall ill from some sort of poisoning. Never fear, Reverend Jessamy Ward is on the case! Get your tea and biscuits sorted and hunker down for a great read! The Isle of Wesberrey awaits!
Three different groups of Walkers are gearing up for a marathon when many of them fall ill from some sort of poisoning. Never fear, Reverend Jessamy Ward is on the case! Get your tea and biscuits sorted and hunker down for a great read! The Isle of Wesberrey awaits!
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