Veronica Black Books

Maureen Peters was a prolific author whose literary output spanned historical fiction under her own name and numerous mysteries as Veronica Black. Her extensive body of work explored a wide array of genres, including biographical fiction centered on royalty, sweeping family sagas, Gothic romances, and contemporary mysteries. Peters demonstrated a remarkable talent for crafting compelling narratives across diverse literary forms, offering readers a rich and varied reading experience. Her versatility in mastering different styles and subjects marks her as a distinctive and multifaceted storyteller.

A Vow of Sanctity
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Loch Morag, remote western Scotland.Sister Joan heads to the serene shores of Loch Morag for a spiritual retreat in a cave up a steep hill. She’s hoping for peace and quiet, but she soon finds trouble . . .EVIL HAS A WAY OF FINDING SISTER JOAN EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE.Six years ago the womanizing husband of the local store-owner disappeared.Then the minister’s wife died of an overdose.Was it an accident or suicide?AFTER A SUDDEN STORM A BODY SURFACES IN THE LOCH.What’s going on? The grumpy villagers don’t want to talk about it.Sister Joan must abandon her solitude to search for the killer and unearth the truth.
A Vow of Devotion
Welcoming two newcomers to the Convent of the Daughters, Sister Joan is horrified when one of them turns violent, a situation that worsens when the other one is targeted for murder. Reprint. PW. K.

A Vow of Sanctity

A Vow of Devotion