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In a village of lies, death comes with the snow… A dazzling Christmas murder mystery from the No.1 bestselling author of the DCI Daley series.
‘A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery’ Sun
‘The feel-good factor is off the scale’ The Times
‘A fun book. Playful. One to make you smile’ Stuart MacBride
A village of secrets.
It’s December 1952, and a dead stranger has been found lodged up the chimney of Holly House in the snow-covered town of Elderby. Is he a simple thief, or a would-be killer? Either way, he wasn’t on anyone’s Christmas wish-list.
A mystery that can’t be solved.
Inspector Frank Grasby is ordered to investigate. But as is often the way for him, things don’t go according to plan.
A Christmas to remember.
When the local doctor’s husband is murdered, Grasby begins to realize that everyone in Elderby is hiding something – and if he can’t uncover the truth soon, the whole country will pay a dreadful price…
*** Readers love Murder at Holly House! ***
‘Vintage crime from a true master of the genre!’ ***** Reader Review
‘Wonderful, imaginative and difficult to put down…a real festive treat!’ ***** Reader Review
‘An intriguing mystery peppered with some delightful touches of humour.’ ***** Reader Review
‘The plot was immersive and the pacing was superb. There are twists and turns, secrets and lies. All you really need for a romp in the snow!’ ***** Reader Review
‘Who doesn’t love a Christmas murder mystery?’ ***** Reader Review
