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Viganò vs The Vatican: The Uncensored Testimony of the Italian Journalist Who Helped Break The Story by Marco Tosatti

Paperback: In an explosive August 2018 document, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò implicated many Catholic bishops - and Pope Francis himself - in a decades-long cover-up of the sexual crimes of the now-disgraced serial predator, former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, long the most powerful figure in the American Church.

Shocking faithful Catholics worldwide, Pope Francis refused to deny the accusations that Archbishop Viganò made against him in that ten-page document.

Stunned himself, Marco Tosatti, the Italian journalist who first broke the story of the cover-up, here recounts the whole sordid tale. 

In this alarming report, you will learn of McCarrick’s long-time abuses of seminarians and young priests, his inexplicable promotions to the highest ranks in the Church (despite widespread knowledge of his crimes), and the scandalous cover-up that has traumatized the Catholic world and continues to this day.

It is all here - the names, dates, and damning documents - details that lead many to conclude, with Archbishop Viganò, that far from finally drawing to a close, the cover-up of clerical sexual crimes continues apace and appears to reach to the very highest offices of Holy Mother Church.

Viganò vs The Vatican (2019) is translated from the Italian - Viganò e il Papa - by Giuseppe Pellegrino. 

About the author: Marco Tosatti was born in Genoa in 1947. He is a renowned Italian journalist. Since 1981, he has covered the religious and political activity of the Holy See at the Vatican and also writes for the daily newspaper "La Stampa." He has written numerous books, including "Enquest on the Devil" (2003), "The Prophecy of Fatima" (2007), and "Investigation of the Holy Shroud" (2009).

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Murder On The Half Shelf (A Booktown Mystery Series) by Lorna Barrett

Paperback: Stoneham, New Hampshire, is a haven to bookstores, including Tricia's own mystery shop, Haven't Got a Clue, but is sadly lacking in bed and breakfasts. Pippa and Jon Comfort's Sheer Comfort Inn opens its doors to the public in a week and the couple has offered some locals a free night as a trial run.

But what should have been a pleasant overnight stay for Tricia becomes a nightmare when she makes two startling discoveries: Pippa's murdered body in the backyard, and the fact that her husband Jon is actually Harry Tyler, a man Tricia loved - and believed dead - for nearly twenty years.

Now Harry is the prime suspect, but Tricia doesn't believe him capable of murder, regardless of her own feelings toward him. And even though Harry's led a life of lies, Tricia's learning that Pippa had her share of secrets that some people may have not wanted revealed.

Murder On The Half Shelf (2012) is the sixth instalment in the cozy Booktown Mystery series by Lorna Barrett. 

It includes recipes such as sausage and vegetable strudel, thumbprint cookies, crepes flambé à l'orange and simply crackers candy. 

About the author: The immensely popular Booktown Mystery series is what put Lorna Barrett's name on the New York Times Bestseller list, but it is her talent - whether writing as Lorna, or L L Bartlett, or Lorraine Bartlett - that keeps her there. This multi-published, Agatha-nominated author pens the exciting Jeff Resnick Mysteries as well as the acclaimed Victoria Square Mystery series and has many short stories and novellas to her name(s).

Rating: 3/5

Devonshire Scream (A Tea Shop Mystery Series) by Laura Childs

Paperback: Theodosia Browning is serving up heists and homicide alongside herbal teas.

Devonshire Scream (2016) is the seventeenth instalment in the shining gem of the long-running Tea Shop Mystery series set in Charleston, South Carolina. 

Catering a high-class trunk show at Heart's Desire Jewelry is a shining achievement for Theodosia and the Indigo Tea Shop. After all, a slew of jewelers, museum curators, and private collectors will be there to showcase their wares and sip some of Theo's best blends. But just as Theo settles in to enjoy the fruits of her labor, the party is crashed by a gang of masked muggers who steal the precious gems and jewels on display. The thieves disappear almost as quickly as they arrived, leaving shattered glass, scattered gemstones, and a dead body in their wake. 

 

Although the last thing Theo wants is to get involved, she can't help but intercede when her dear friend Brooke, aunt of the victim and owner of Heart's Desire, begs for help in figuring out who committed the brutal burglary. Though the FBI believes this daring "smash and grab" is the work of an international gang of jewel thieves, Theo is convinced that the felon is someone much closer to home.

Devonshire Scream includes delicious recipes and tea time tips including Drayton's devonshire cream, prosciutto and fig butter tea sandwiches, Haley's beef stroganoff and Waldorf tea sandwiches. Yummy!

About the author: Laura Childs is the New York Times bestselling author of the Tea Shop Mysteries, the Scrapbooking Mysteries, and the Cackleberry Club Mysteries. In her previous life she was CEO of her own marketing firm, authored several screenplays, and produced a reality TV show. She is married to Dr  Bob, a professor of Chinese art history, enjoys travel, and has two Shar-Peis.

Rating: 5/5

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Endless Mercy: God's Way To Holiness by Bishop Henryk Ciereszko

Paperback: Mercy is the flower of love, God is love, and mercy is His deed, in love it is conceived, in mercy it is revealed. - Diary of St Faustina, 651.

St Faustina and Blessed Michael Sopoćko, two lives inextricably linked in bringing the message of Divine Mercy to the world. 

St Faustina was the visionary and recipient of the revelations, chosen by God for her boundless faith.

Blessed Sopoćko was the messenger, chosen by God for his extraordinary holiness and intellect and the ability to bring these revelations to the attention of the Church and the world. 

Endless Mercy is an attempt to follow the spiritual life of Fr Michael Sopoćko starting from his childhood, through the rich history of his priestly life, reaching a culmination of Christian perfection. This book is not expected to be capable of revealing all his characteristics, but rather is an attempt to present his extraordinary life, hopefully catching a glimpse of the wonder spirit of the man that was Fr Michael Sopoćko. Another great source about Fr Sopoćko has been the records of his conferences and studies on the Divine Mercy and on the theology of spiritual life. This book is also compiled from some of the memories of people who knew him personally, and other biographical sources. 

Endless Mercy was first published in 2013 by Divine Mercy Publications in Co Dublin, Ireland. More information can be obtained from www.divinemercy.org

About the author: Bishop Henryk Ciereszko, the auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Białystok, Poland, PhD in Theology, was born on 9 September 1955 in Hermanowka in the Białystok province. He is also Professor of the Archdiocese Seminary in Białystok and the author of numerous books and articles on fundamental theology, the theology of spirituality and the study of other religions. Part of his research into the Divine Mercy revelations focuses on the person of Blessed Michael Sopoćko and his theology of the Divine Mercy. Bishop Ciereszko has published several other books on Fr Sopoćko including:

God's Servant Fr Michael Sopoćko, Białystok 1998;

Fr Michael Sopoćko's Path To Sanctity, Cracow 2002;

Fr Michael Sopoćko, the Apostle of Divine Mercy, Cracow, 2004;

The Life and Work of Blessed Michael Sopoćko, Cracow, 2013.

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Steeped in Evil (A Tea Shop Mystery Series) by Laura Childs

Paperback: Steeped in Evil (2014) is the fifteenth instalment in the tantalising Tea Shop Mystery series set in Charleston, South Carolina.

Theodosia Browning has never considered herself a wine connoisseur - tea has always been her forte. But that does not mean she is going to pass up an invitation to a fancy wine-tasting party at the upscale Knighthall Winery, just outside of Charleston, South Carolina.

But a sweet evening takes on a bitter aftertaste when a dead body is discovered in one of the wine barrels. 

The son of proprietor Jordan Knight has been murdered.

Dissatisfied with the police investigation, Knight turns to Theo for help. She has heard through the grapevine that there are both family and business problems at Knighthall. They say in vino veritas, but everyone at the winery seems to be lying through their teeth. Sorting through the guest list as well as family and staff, Theo has her pick of suspects. It may look like the killer has her over a barrel, but cracking tough cases is vintage Theodosia Browning.

Steeped in Evil includes more delicious recipes and tea time tips!

About the author: Laura Childs is the New York Times bestselling author of the Tea Shop Mysteries, the Scrapbooking Mysteries, and the Cackleberry Club Mysteries. In her previous life she was CEO of her own marketing firm, authored several screenplays, and produced a reality TV show. She is married to Dr  Bob, a professor of Chinese art history, enjoys travel, and has two Shar-Peis.

Rating: 5/5

Ming Tea Murder (A Tea Shop Mystery Series) by Laura Childs

Paperback: Ming Tea Murder (2015) is the sixteenth instalment in the cozily delightful Tea Shop Mystery series set in Charleston, South Carolina. 

Normally Theodosia wouldn’t attend a black tie affair for all the tea in China. But she can hardly say no to her hunky, handsome boyfriend, Max, who directs public relations for the Gibbes Museum in Charleston. Max has organized an amazing gala opening for an exhibit of a genuine eighteenth century Chinese teahouse, and the crème de la crème of Charleston society is invited.

In the exotic garden staged in the museum’s rotunda, a Chinese dragon dances to the beat of drums as it weaves through the crowd. The guests are serenaded by a Chinese violin as they sample an assortment of tempting bites. And to give them a memento of the occasion, there’s even a photo booth. But Theodosia makes a grim discovery behind the booth’s curtains: the body of museum donor Edgar Webster.

While Theodosia prefers tea service over the service of justice, this case is difficult to ignore - especially after Max becomes a suspect. Now she must examine the life of the fallen philanthropist and find out who really wanted him to pay up.

Ming Tea Murder includes delicious recipes and tea time tips!

About the author: Laura Childs is the New York Times bestselling author of the Tea Shop Mysteries, the Scrapbooking Mysteries, and the Cackleberry Club Mysteries. In her previous life she was CEO of her own marketing firm, authored several screenplays, and produced a reality TV show. She is married to Dr  Bob, a professor of Chinese art history, enjoys travel, and has two Shar-Peis.

Rating: 5/5