The Wine of Angels
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‘The red soil and the long, wooded hills… the twisted houses with old bones of blackened oak. And the apples. Why were apples so wholesome while the orchard was so oppressive?’
The new vicar had never wanted a picture-postcard parish. But appearances deceive. Ledwardine has a hidden history of abuse and murder, and Merrily Watkins might do well to heed the anonymous message that speaks of *The Devil’s Minister* and adds: *let him lie. Be warned*.
This is the novel that introduces Merrily Watkins, before the ongoing contemporary exorcism series begins with *Midwinter of the Spirit*.
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Merrily Watkins is a 13-book series with 13 released primary works first released in 1998 with contributions by Phil Rickman.
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An atmospheric page turner.
I thought this was really well written. Some excellent characterisations, I particularly liked the way that the author incorporated different narrative viewpoints with their own unique voices. The historical and mythological background was really interesting and it was tightly plotted with the right amount of mysterious paranormal activity. Looking forward to starting the next book in the series.
All you need to get on in life is an apple and a chain smoking sweary exorcist from Herefordshire. This is book is the epitome of a slow burner. If books with “twits that you will never see coming” are your thing, then this is probably not for you. If you like books with depth and brilliant characters then give it a go.
