Synopsis
‘Smart and wickedly funny, it had me cackling into my eggnog!’ ‘My favourite Christmas book of the year!’ Unlike last year, there will be no risk of her burning the turkey, far less nagging from her mother-in-law and – crucially – a zero per cent chance of finding a dead body in her larder. All she wants is to relax with a glass of wine in front of the fire. But when another group of guests show up just before a snowstorm, her plans begin to go awry. And the appearance of a dead body threatens to bugger up Christmas once again… Can Anna get merry root out the murderer? Or will this be another bloody Christmas nightmare? A hilarious whodunnit that will keep you guessing this Christmas, perfect for fans of Gill Sims, Ian Moore and Richard Osman. AUTHORS LOVE JO MIDDLETON! ‘An outrageously funny, festive romp which is as utterly wonderful as it is (Christmas) crackers!’ ‘If a slightly tipsy Agatha Christie had written the Christmas special, then that’s Jo Middleton’s . Smart and wickedly funny, it had me cackling into my eggnog!’ ‘Only Jo Middleton could turn murder into an essential Festive Family Tradition! My favourite Christmas book of the year!’ ‘Both extremely funny and insightful. I loved every page!’ ‘A truly wonderful Christmas confection from one of the funniest writers around. When it comes to festive bloodshed, nobody does it better than Jo Middleton.’ ‘Bolt the bathroom door and break out the Baileys. Jo Middleton’s new book could make even the Grinch look forward to another bloody Christmas.’ ‘A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific! So piercingly funny, I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or wince. A murder mystery brew that beats eggnog hands down!’ ‘Hilarious, mysterious and delicious. Anna is possibly the most relatable detective I’ve read in years, and I reckon if she can solve a mystery with only her chaotic family and a pair of Marigolds at hand, there’s hope for us all!’ ‘Wonderfully funny with that extra bite that makes Jo Middleton one of the very best crime writers we have!’ ‘A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific! So piercingly funny, I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or wince. A murder mystery brew that beats eggnog hands down!’ READERS LOVE ! ‘Fast paced and very amusing and with a credible cast that will keep the reader thoroughly entertained’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This hilarious Christmas murder mystery will keep you laughing from start to finish’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You will want to read it in one sitting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolutely brilliant, hilarious read that is a must for the festive period’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A superb sense of humour mixed with intrigue & mystery!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Highly recommend it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Anna’s taking the family away for a quiet Christmas in this hilarious, standalone murder mystery…