Tied Up in Tinsel

Ngaio Marsh's classic Christmas murder mystery in a special 50th anniversary edition. When a visiting servant disappears after playing Santa Claus, suspicion falls on the guests, all so unimpeachably respectable that the thought of murder seems almost heresy. Superintendent Roderick Alleyn returns unexpectedly from a trip to Australia to find his wife in the thick of an intriguing mystery.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also be a time of mystery and intrigue. One such mystery is the classic Christmas murder mystery, which has been enjoyed by readers for generations. In this special 50th anniversary edition, author Ngaio Marsh takes us back to a time when Christmas was celebrated in an isolated country house, and a flaming row in the kitchen led to a murder inside. The story revolves around a much-disliked visiting servant who disappears without trace after playing Santa Claus. Foul play is at once suspected, and foul play it proves to be. The staff, who are all so unimpeachably respectable that the very thought of murder in connection with any of them seems almost heresy, become the prime suspects. Superintendent Roderick Alleyn, who has just returned unexpectedly from a trip to Australia, is thrown into the middle of the mystery. He must use his keen wit and detective skills to unravel the truth and bring the culprit to justice. The story is filled with suspense, surprises, and red herrings, keeping the reader engaged until the very end. In this special 50th anniversary edition, author Ngaio Marsh has included a new foreword and an afterword, providing insight into the writing process and the enduring popularity of the Christmas murder mystery genre. Whether you are a fan of classic literature or a lover of mystery and suspense, this book is sure to captivate your attention and keep you guessing until the very last page.

Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also be a time of mystery and intrigue. One such mystery is the classic Christmas murder mystery, which has been enjoyed by readers for generations. In this special 50th anniversary edition, author Ngaio Marsh takes us back to a time when Christmas was celebrated in an isolated country house, and a flaming row in the kitchen led to a murder inside. The story revolves around a much-disliked visiting servant who disappears without trace after playing Santa Claus. Foul play is at once suspected, and foul play it proves to be. The staff, who are all so unimpeachably respectable that the very thought of murder in connection with any of them seems almost heresy, become the prime suspects. Superintendent Roderick Alleyn, who has just returned unexpectedly from a trip to Australia, is thrown into the middle of the mystery. He must use his keen wit and detective skills to unravel the truth and bring the culprit to justice. The story is filled with suspense, surprises, and red herrings, keeping the reader engaged until the very end. In this special 50th anniversary edition, author Ngaio Marsh has included a new foreword and an afterword, providing insight into the writing process and the enduring popularity of the Christmas murder mystery genre. Whether you are a fan of classic literature or a lover of mystery and suspense, this book is sure to captivate your attention and keep you guessing until the very last page.

Weight: 208g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008511012