Murder at Holly House

Denzil Meyrick

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It’s December 1952, and a dead stranger has been found lodged up the chimney of Holly House in the remote town of Elderby. Is he a simple thief, or a would-be killer? Either way, he wasn’t on anyone’s Christmas wish list. Inspector Frank Grasby is ordered to investigate. The victim of some unfortunate misunderstandings, he hopes this case will help clear his name. But as is often the way for Grasby, things most certainly don’t go according to plan. Soon blizzards hit the North York Moors, cutting off the village from help, and the local doctor’s husband is found murdered. Grasby begins to realise that everyone in Elderby is hiding something – and if he can’t uncover the truth soon, the whole country will pay a dreadful price.

ISBN: 9781804992357 Category:

Description

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

Additional information

Weight 0.265 kg
Dimensions 19.8 × 13 × 2.5 cm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

376

Language

English

Edition

1st paperback ed

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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