The Cuckoo's Calling (Cormoran Strike, #1)

by Robert Galbraith

propitiatory

propitiate /prəˈpiSHēˌāt/ I. verb — [with obj.] 1. win or regain the favor of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them • the pagans thought it was important to propitiate the gods with sacrifices.