Evan Evans is settling into his role as Constable of Llanfair, a small
town nestled in the mountains of North Wales. Here, he has been a
mediator of the minor disputes of the locals, between competing
ministers, country merchants, and seemingly every Welch eccentric
throughout the region. But an unusual series of events brings unseen
hostilities to light, and Evan realizes just how deep the townsfolk's
passions and hostilities lie.
While the village of Llanfair has always been at odds with the
neighboring town of Beddgelert, an intriguing archeological find in the
nearby hills brings that rivalry to dangerous extremes, and creates a
circus of local enthusiasm and gossip. The circus quickly turns deadly,
however, when Llanfair's prodigal son, Ted Morgan, announces plans to
erect an amusement park over the site's excavation. Soon, Constable
Evans is drawn into a whirl of cultural pride, deception, and greed, and
while he's at it uncovers the town's undaunted ambition - to earn the
right to the longest name in the world.
With the warmth, charm, and wry sense of humor that won listeners'
hearts in Evans Above, Rhys Bowen offers a delightful new installment
to an already cherished mystery series: Evan Help Us.