Death Stops the Frolic — George Bellairs

A church elder is the life of the party -- but not for long -- in this English village mystery by the author of the Inspector Littlejohn mysteries.
 
Zion Chapel's annual anniversary tea party is an opportunity for the typically stuffy and sanctimo-nious Alderman Harbuttle to loosen up, and this year he's unexpectedly rowdy. After a lot of laughter and loud singing, he starts to lead the parishioners in a conga line through the winding corridors. But the festivities turn fatal, and Superintendent Nankivell of the local police is soon stir-ring up some sinful secrets. . . .
 
Previously published as Turmoil in Zion
 
Praise for George Bellairs's mysteries
 
“Excellent characterization.” -- The New York Times
 
“Wit [that] shines from the very first page.” -- Kirkus Reviews
 
“When you get a George Bellairs story you get something worth reading.” -- Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch