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In a village of lies, death comes with the snow… A dazzling Christmas murder mystery from the No.1 bestselling author of the DCI Daley series.

‘A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery’ Sun
‘The feel-good factor is off the scale’ The Times
‘A fun book. Playful. One to make you smile’ Stuart MacBride

A village of secrets.
It’s December 1952, and a dead stranger has been found lodged up the chimney of Holly House in the snow-covered town of Elderby. Is he a simple thief, or a would-be killer? Either way, he wasn’t on anyone’s Christmas wish-list.

A mystery that can’t be solved.
Inspector Frank Grasby is ordered to investigate. But as is often the way for him, things don’t go according to plan.

A Christmas to remember.
When the local doctor’s husband is murdered, Grasby begins to realize that everyone in Elderby is hiding something – and if he can’t uncover the truth soon, the whole country will pay a dreadful price…

Readers love Murder at Holly House!

‘Vintage crime from a true master of the genre!’

‘Wonderful, imaginative and difficult to put down…a real festive treat!’

‘An intriguing mystery peppered with some delightful touches of humour.’

‘The plot was immersive and the pacing was superb. There are twists and turns, secrets and lies. All you really need for a romp in the snow!’

‘Who doesn’t love a Christmas murder mystery?’

Publisher Review

A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery. * Sun * The feel-good factor of this frantic farce is off the scale. A healing comedy. * The Times * Told with a good dollop of tongue-in-cheek humour, warmth, and the kind of quirky characters any reader would be happy to spend time with. It’s a fun book. Playful. One to make you smile. * Stuart MacBride * A fine, intricately plotted, seasonal mystery, shot through with black humour. * Mail on Sunday * A wonderfully entertaining mystery with great characters, setting and period detail. * Ian Moore, bestselling author of Death and Croissants * Intricately plotted and laced with deliciously dark humour. * The Sunday Post * Your new festive fave. . .a dead body stuck up the chimney, a stumped detective, lies, twists, and Meyrick’s renowned storytelling and wit. * My Weekly * A thoroughly enjoyable book filled with marvellous characters, skilfully drawn settings and clever twists – a crime Christmas stocking must! * Yorkshire Life * A hugely entertaining story with an authentic period feel, making it a satisfying, escapist yarn for the cold, dark nights ahead. * The Herald * A successful foray into the tricky world of comic crime. * The Scotsman *