Seconded to the parish of Tililngdon, the Reverend Dolores has been presented with a challenge.

She’s living in an antiquated house and she’s cold. Furthermore, her new Bishop, Bishop Alice does not approve of ‘showgirls in dog collars.’

Determined to prove the Bishop wrong, she sets about warming her house – who cares if it smells of horse! There is the crochet club, jumble sale, and soup run to organise. And this year, the church bells will ring, no matter what threats are made. Even more so, the newly formed choir will spread a little joy this Christmas, even though they can’t sing – yet! And with a little help from Phil, her bassist, this year could be full of magic.

However, she has a fight on her hands as the townies out in Knob Hill – she must stop calling it that, are trying to stop her from ringing her bells. When Krystal with a K decides to do some volunteer work, Dolores sets out to see just how committed she really is.

Up to her ears in granny squares and squawking choristers, Dolores is revving up for Christmas, yet a deeper darker secret is beginning to emerge!

A secret that could blow the whole parish apart and put Dolores in danger.

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The Long Road of Justice

By Samantha Gannon on 19th September 2024 2:54 pm

On leaving the Palace of Justice, lawyer João Nabais summed up what happened this morning at the Criminal Investigation Court of Funchal.

For now, according to the representative of the mayor of Calheta, Carlos Teles, the defendants have been identified and have been listening to the reading of the indictment, which was interrupted (due to lunch being later resumed at 14:00).

A session that João Nabais foresees will be long, admitting that it will be difficult for the detainees to start making statements before tomorrow. “They will certainly not be heard today. I don’t foresee statements before Monday,” he said soberly.

Samantha Gannon

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