Mrs Jeffries sweeps the chimney - Emily Brightwell

A dead man dressed like a vicar is propped against a church wall, clutching the address of a dilapidated cottage that's abandoned - except
for a human skeleton inside. Inspector Witherspoon's only prayer is to
seek the counsel of his housekeeper and secret weapon, Mrs. Jeffries -
who proves that a great crimesolver's work is never done.

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