The Wine of Angels

· Merrily Watkins Book 1 · Bolinda · Narrated by Rebecca Lacey
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The new vicar had never wanted a picture-postcard parish – or a huge and haunted vicarage. Nor had she wanted to walk into a dispute over a controversial play about a 17th-century clergyman accused of witchcraft ... a story that certain long-established families would rather remained obscure. But this is Ledwardine, steeped in cider and secrets ... a paradise of cobbled streets and timber-framed houses. And also – as Merrily Watkins and her teenage daughter, Jane, discover – a village where horrific murder is a tradition that spans centuries.
The new vicar had never wanted a picture-postcard parish – or a huge and haunted vicarage. Nor had she wanted to walk into a dispute over a controversial play about a 17th-century clergyman accused of witchcraft ... a story that certain long-established families would rather remained obscure. But...

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Phil Rickman (1950–2024) was a critically acclaimed crime writer, best known for his Merrily Watkins series, which has sold more than 350,000 to date and was adapted into the ITV series Midwinter of the Spirit. His books have been translated into a number of other languages including German. He was also the author of the #1 Kindle bestselling John Dee series and several novels of the paranormal, including two for children under the pen name Thom Madley. Born in Lancashire, Rickman spent most of his adult life in Wales and the Welsh Border country, where he won awards for his work as a BBC radio presenter and TV news reporter.

Rebecca made her name in May to December back in the 90's. Now Rebecca is probably best known for playing the feisty Dr George in Casualty and many other fantastic roles in TV drama's including Doc Martin, Endeavour, Monarch of the Glen, New Tricks, Hustle, The Interceptor with Trevor Eve. Rebecca also recently played Siobhan in the widely acclaimed West End hit show The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time. Films include Chalet Girl and audiobooks include Torchwood with Big Finish.

Phil Rickman (1950–2024) was a critically acclaimed crime writer, best known for his Merrily Watkins series, which has sold more than 350,000 to date and was adapted into the ITV series Midwinter of the Spirit. His books have been translated into a number of other languages including German. He w...

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