The Archdiocese decides to close and sell a small parochial school that is losing money. This causes commotion in the neighborhood with a protest committee created and a murder occuring. Does it relate to the protest or is it something else. John Putnam Thatcher figures it out and makes the Sloan money in part by doing so.

• Cover
• Ashes to Ashes
• Copyright
• 24 John Putnam Thatcher
• 6 Elizabeth & John Putnam Thatcher
• Emma Lathen Political Mysteries
• Tom Walker Mysteries
• Financial & Other Facts
• Contents
• Preface
• Introduction
• Cast
• Chapter 1. The Place of Great Men
• Chapter 2. Remove Not the Old Landmark
• Chapter 3. Grievous Words
• Chapter 4. A Multitude of Counselors
• Chapter 5. Transgressors Among Men
• Chapter 6. She Riseth Also
• Chapter 7. A Stalled Ox
• Chapter 8. In the Midst of the Congregation
• Chapter 9. A Brawling Woman
• Chapter 10. The Words of a Talebearer
• Chapter 11. As Snow in Summer
• Chapter 12. The Liberal Soul
• Chapter 13. Thorns and Snares
• Chapter 14. Counsel is Mine
• Chapter 15. Bread of Deceit
• Chapter 16. The Chief Place of Concourse
• Chapter 17. Be Thou Diligent
• Chapter 18. Perverse in His Ways
• Chapter 19. Riches are Not Forever
• Chapter 20. Vinegar To the Teeth
• Chapter 21. Coals of Fire
• Chapter 22. There is No Rest
• Chapter 23. Hear Instruction, and Be Wise