About this series
The Isle of Wesberrey Mysteries is a series by Penelope Cress. We list 10 books in this series so far, in reading order.
Start with Book 1: Holy Homicide: The Isle of Wesberrey Mysteries Book One.
Tagged on most books in this series: British, Village and Witches.
What readers say
Readers enjoy these gentle mysteries for their remote British island setting, warm village community and likable vicar sleuth, along with family-history threads, quirky locals and a slow-building romance with the local inspector. Many call them quick, pleasant reads with a fresh premise. Common criticisms are convoluted or easily guessed plots, slow openings, stilted dialogue, thin characters and editing slips, and some clergy readers find parish life unrealistic. Opinion on later books is mixed, with some readers calling a few installments flimsy and others saying the series is best read in order as the cast develops.
Best for: Readers who want gentle village cozies with a clergy sleuth and a remote island setting.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated November 2026.
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