A church elder is the life of the partyâbut not for longâin this English village mystery by the author of the Inspector Littlejohn mysteries.  Zion Chapelâs annual anniversary tea party is an opportunity for the typically stuffy and sanctimo-nious Alderman Harbuttle to loosen up, and this year heâs 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 Bellairsâs mysteries  âExcellent characterization.â âThe New York Times  âWit [that] shines from the very first page.â âKirkus Reviews  âWhen you get a George Bellairs story you get something worth reading.â âNorfolk Ledger-Dispatch
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