In his acclaimed debut, The Sixth Lamentation, William Brodrick introduced one of the mystery genreĀ’s most indelible heroes: Father Anselm, English barrister-turned-monk. Marking his triumphant return, The Gardens of the Dead begins with the unexpected death of a former colleague of AnselmĀ’s who had reopened an old caseĀ—one in which Anselm featured prominently. The monk, soon immersed in a mystery that sheds light on the darkest corners of LondonĀ’s judicial system, finds himself confronting age-old questions: What is justice? What, ultimately, is evil? Psychologically complex and suspenseful, this atmospheric novel establishes William Brodrick as a singular writing talent.
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Praise for The Gardens of the Dead
"Brodrick...weaves exciting shadowy drama with deep characterization."
—GQ (UK)
"The Gardens of the Dead has gravity and grace, as well as a powerful atmosphere of creeping dread."
—Time out (UK)
"A tense and compelling investigation into a mystery that ends up with answers far more revealing and profound than appear in most thrillers."
—Gateway (UK)
About the Author:
William Brodrick was a Franciscan friar before leaving the order to become a practicing barrister.
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- ISBN 10 1405501510
- ISBN 13 9781405501514
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