SAINT'S GATE

Carol Monda shines with a vocal presence that touches all aspects of this mystery. In a convent on the coast of Maine, the Sisters of the Joyful Heart specialize in the restoration and preservation of fine art. The tranquil life at the convent is shattered when a Sister is murdered and a painting goes missing. Enter FBI Special Agent Emma Sharpe, who specializes in fine art crimes and who was once a novice at the convent. The local priest, who is from Ireland, also takes an unusual interest in the case. Monda projects emotions at a cadence that fits the tempo of the story line and adds dimension to the diverse cast of characters. T.J.M. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2012]