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An Unfortunate Christmas Murder: A charming and festive British cosy mystery

An Unfortunate Christmas Murder: A charming and festive British cosy mystery

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In the small town of Dewstow, Margery is preparing for her first Christmas as Summerview schools kitchen manager. When the stage lights collapse at the Christmas concert practice, killing Mrs. Large, the music teacher, Mrs. Smith, the Head of Drama, is the prime suspect. Margery and Clementine must trust their friend and make it out of the kitchen before things heat up. This is a charming and festive British village mystery, perfect for fans of Robert Thorogood and Fiona Leitch.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2022
Publisher: Canelo


It's the season for gold, frankincense, and murder...

It's winter in the small town of Dewstow, and Margery is preparing for her first Christmas as Summerview Schools kitchen manager. She's supported by her wife, Clementine, and is trying to stay focused on the task at hand.

The pair are determined to stay out of the way of the Christmas concert planning that has gripped the rest of the staff. However, they are caught in the crossfire when the stage lights collapse at the first practice, killing Mrs. Large, the music teacher.

Mrs. Smith, the Head of Drama, is the prime suspect and is desperate for the Dinner Lady Detectives to clear her name. Mrs. Smith is convinced that it's sabotage by her rival, Mrs. Blossom, the drama teacher at Ittonvale Secondary, but there's evidence that points to her own misdeeds. Can Margery and Clementine trust their friend? And when things start to heat up in the kitchen, will they make it out in time?

A charming and festive British village mystery, perfect for fans of Robert Thorogood and Fiona Leitch.

Praise for The Dinner Lady Detectives:

This cosy crime novel has some hilarious moments and is perfect to curl up with.

Heat: A brilliant read!

Bella: A brilliant whodunnit!

Closer: The plot is great, the character cast is spot on, and the dialogue and humor are so quick, smart, and addictive. Margery and Clem play off one another brilliantly. I cannot wait to read the next book (please say there will be one!!!!!!) and highly recommend this gem.

NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐:

If you are after a gentle and amusing read, this will not disappoint!

Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐:

Heaps of fun. I found myself laughing out loud at some of the absurdities and the chaos that surrounded Clementine and Margery.

Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐:

Lots of fun and laughter. I enjoyed the characters and the way they interacted.

Weight: 222g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800326514

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