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Anne Emery
Sign of the Cross
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Part of "A Collins-Burke Mystery" series
"Sign of the Cross" by Anne Emery is a gripping legal thriller that combines courtroom drama with historical mystery. The novel is the third in Emery's Collins-Burke series, featuring lawyer Monty Collins and Father Brennan Burke, but it can be read as a standalone. The story begins when Monty Collins is asked to represent a homeless man accused of murdering a priest in a confessional. As Monty investigates the case, he discovers a centuries-old letter that suggests the priest was involved in a conspiracy to cover up the theft of a valuable artifact from a local church. The artifact, a relic of the True Cross, is said to have been brought to Nova Scotia by Portuguese explorers in the 16th century. Monty and Father Burke team up to unravel the mystery, following a trail of clues that leads them to a shadowy organization with links to the Catholic Church and the highest levels of Nova Scotian society. As they get closer to the truth, they find themselves in grave danger, with their lives and the future of the church hanging in the balance. Emery's writing is sharp and engaging, with well-developed characters and a strong sense of place. She skillfully weaves together the various plot threads, keeping the reader guessing until the very end. The novel also offers a thoughtful exploration of themes such as faith, justice, and the nature of truth. Overall, "Sign of the Cross" is a highly entertaining and intellectually stimulating read that will appeal to fans of legal thrillers, historical mysteries, and religious intrigue. Emery's ability to combine these elements into a cohesive and compelling narrative is a testament to her skill as a writer...
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