The title suggests the work of the famous, pink cat-burglar, but Mr. Lemon cast a darker interpretation of the recent shenanigans on and about the convent property. With their usual aplomb, the sisters raise the level of hilarity as they investigate a crime with far-reaching, social consequences. Readers of books 1 & 2 will welcome the return their favorite fictional women religious as the Sisters of the Last Straw encourage all imperfect pilgrims with their own struggles against personal quirks, bad habits and shortcomings.
Karen Kelly Boyce appeals to readers of all ages with this humorous tale and spiritual parable. Her experiences with farm animals plays out in the many adventures of book 3 especially as Sister Krumbles tangles with a with a territorial rooster, rises to new heights in her detective work and advances her culinary skills as she cooks up a surprise for her Sisters and her fans.
Kids, parents and grandparents; religious and laity will laugh out loud at Boyce’s delightful characters, plot twists and examples of true humility. Do something nice for yourself or a friend by sharing a copy of The Case of the Stolen Rosaries.
DonMulcare
A retired biologist with current interests in vegetable gardening, volunteering at a local nursing home, reading, and writing. Other activities include the study of the practical aspects of applied Gerontology, splitting logs, digging for quahogs and writing blogs. https://dmulcare.wordpress.com/
Thanks Don for the wonderful review! Love your way with words! And thanks Barbara and Nancy for your kind words! God Bless!
Karen,
Keep the Sisters of the Last Straw rolling off the presses.
Thanks for sharing your talents.
God Bless,
Don
Love Karen Kelly Boyce—and her talent!
Nancy,
Thank you for sharing your talents, as well!
God Bless,
Don
A fitting review of a book that will delight “children of all ages,” as they say. I would love to hang out with the sisters Karen Kelly Boyce writes about with such skill and humor.
Prepare to get your shoes dirty and watch out for the attack-rooster.
Comedy is often more true to life than serious fiction. The SotLS actually resemble religious that I know. A group of brothers would say their prayers outdoors.
Why?
They were hungry and they brought rifles in case ducks or geese flew overhead. Vespers stopped so volleys of buckshot, not prayers assailed the heavens.