Jane's literary journey began with the beloved Sister Agatha and Father Selwyn Mystery Series. Set in a Welsh convent where cheese-making nuns solve crimes, these charming whodunits have been described as "Call the Midwife meets Agatha Christie." The series, beginning with "The Shadow of Death", delights readers with its gentle humor and engaging puzzles.
Her protagonist Sister Agatha—a sixty-something nun who aspires to write mysteries herself—constantly references famous fictional detectives, creating a meta layer that both honors and gently parodies the genre.
Jane's upcoming novel "Widow's Walk" introduces Miranda McCurdy, a chef-turned-priest navigating coastal Maine's challenges. This book is her first foray into Women’s Fiction
Through her books, sermons, and public appearances, Jane Willan reminds us that faith and imagination complement each other—proving that sometimes the most unexpected combinations create the most compelling stories.