Ashes to Ashes

Patrick Gillard’s father seeks his help when disturbing claims are made about a recent cremation.

Currently on leave, Patrick Gillard is considering whether to carry on his hazardous job as ‘adviser’ to the National Crime Agency when his father, the local rector, asks for his help. A local woman, Mrs Anne Peters, has paid him a visit, convinced that the wrong body was cremated at her late husband’s recent funeral.

Patrick promises to investigate with the help of his wife and partner in crime,...