'A Crown of Lights' in the 'Merrily Watkins' series by Phil Rickman follows Merrily Watkins, a priest and exorcist, as she is drawn into a complex mystery in a remote village on the Welsh border. The plot unfolds around a young pagan couple who find themselves entangled in a battle between their pagan beliefs and the local Christian community, with the backdrop of an abandoned church and escalating tensions. Rickman's writing style intricately weaves together themes of spirituality, small-town politics, supernatural elements, and the dynamics of relationships, creating a suspenseful and engaging narrative that keeps readers guessing until the end.
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When a derelict country church is bought by a pagan couple, the local evangelical minister reacts with fury. A modern witch hunt begins, and Merrily Watkins is expected to keep a lid on the cauldron. Meanwhile, there is the problem of the man who won't be parted from his dead wife, the ancient mystery of the five local churches dedicated to St. Michael, and a killer with an old tradition to guard.
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