Winter 1925. Eleanor and Hugh are decking the halls for their first married Christmas together when butler Clifford arrives with a mysterious telegram. A lucrative case awaits their new detective agency… but in the most remote county in England. The note insists they must be there by midnight to accept the job.
After a snowy journey, they arrive at the tiny hamlet of Yorelow to find their client, Osmund Unwin, dead in the churchyard as midnight mass ends. They realise they are now in the absurd situation of having to solve the murder of their client – who they never met – to solve a case they know nothing about and officially never accepted!
There is very little festive goodwill to go around, as it seems half the village had a grudge against the rich man. Was it one of the Frisham sisters, owners of the tavern and rumoured to be in a love triangle with Unwin? Or perhaps his maid, who never had a nice thing to say about him?
When another body is found in the ruins of the castle overlooking the town, Eleanor is baffled. Clearly there’s more to this nightmare before Christmas than the gang first thought…
A totally unputdownable historical murder mystery set in an English village at Christmas, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Catherine Coles!
Publisher: Bookouture
A seven-hour drive brings Lady Eleanor Swift, her husband Hugh Seldon, and their ever-reliable butler Clifford to the remote village of Yorelow. They’ve come at the request of a new client, eager to take on an early case under the banner of their newly established Byron Detective Agency. With half of their fee already paid, they’re ready to get to work—until they arrive and make a startling discovery: their would-be client and host is already dead.
The location itself is unforgettable. Known as the “Devil’s Porringer,” this strange geological formation resembles a vast punchbowl carved out by centuries of water erosion. To Ellie, it feels like a village frozen in time—quiet, isolated, and tucked inside a steep, circular hollow. It’s the perfect backdrop for a mystery, and the trio wastes no time diving in.
Naturally, they’re not alone. Ellie’s loyal dog Gladstone is at her side, and fans of the series will be pleased to know that her beloved ladies—and Kofi—also make appearances as the investigation unfolds.
What becomes clear quickly is that the crime occurred before they even reached the village, leaving them not only to untangle a murder but also to solve a perplexing riddle tied to the victim. The frosty holiday season and the picturesque snowfall lend an enchanting charm to the tension-filled atmosphere.
I’ve loved this series from the very beginning, and this installment is no exception. With its wintry setting and ever-endearing characters, Murder on a Frosty Night is yet another delightful mystery that keeps you guessing right to the end.
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