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Death Comes at Christmas

A classic Christmas murder mystery

Gladys Mitchell author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Vintage Publishing

Published:31st Oct '19

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Amateur sleuth Mrs Bradley investigates a puzzling Christmas crime in this classic mystery, first published in 1936 as Dead Men's Morris

Everyone believes that he suffered a heart attack - but Mrs Bradley is suspicious, and is soon investigating a series of disturbing clues.

As the frost thaws and spring begins, the inimitable detective must work fast if she is to protect the people close to her from a resourceful killer...

'The equal of Dorothy L.

The perfect classic crime story to cosy up with this winter as Amateur sleuth Mrs Bradley investigates a puzzling Christmas mystery.

'The equal of Dorothy L. Sayers and Agatha Christie' Independent

It is December and Mrs Bradley has left London behind for a relaxing visit to the Oxfordshire countryside.

Then, on Christmas Eve, a local solicitor is found dead by the river. Everyone believes that he suffered a heart attack - but Mrs Bradley is suspicious and is soon investigating a series of disturbing clues.

As the frost thaws and spring begins, the inimitable detective must work fast if she is to protect the people close to her from a resourceful killer...

First published in 1936 as Dead Men's Morris.

Mrs Bradley is an amateur sleuth to rival Miss Marple… A cackling, leering, hooting delight… Added to the interest of the murder itself, we can delight in the picture of society that the novels afford, in the way that a photograph of a long-gone street can fascinate and charm… I just let it all wash over me, soak up the atmosphere, and revel in the character of the detective. I am delighted to have made Mrs Bradley’s acquaintance -- Nicholas Lezard * Guardian *
One of the ‘Big Three’ female mystery novelists, judged the equal of Dorothy L Sayers and Agatha Christie * Independent *
If a relaxing diversion is of the essence for a good holiday, a Gladys Mitchell novel is a must * Daily Mail *

ISBN: 9781529110920

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 21mm

Weight: 215g

304 pages