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A Cornish Christmas Murder

von Fiona Leitch

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'A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader's appetite' Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries A PINCH OF PARANOIA It's three days before Christmas, and detective-turned-chef Jodie 'Nosey' Parker is drafted in to cater a charity event run by a notorious millionaire at a 13th-century abbey on Bodmin Moor. A DASH OF DECEPTION Things get more complicated when a snowstorm descends, stranding them all, and the next morning they find one of the guests has been gruesomely murdered in their bed A MURDER UNDER THE MISTLETOE Secrets mull in every corner - can Jodie solve the crime before the killer strikes again? A Cornish Christmas Murder is a must-read mystery full of heart and humour - perfect for fans of Richard Osman and The Appeal. This title was previously published in the US as A Murder Under the Mistletoe. What readers are saying 'She did it again! And this time with tinsel, Santa and mince pies I have learned to not read Jodie Parker books on an empty stomach' Natalie Normann, author of Christmas Island 'I think Christie would be a big fan' Tessa 'A delicious English fictional dish that definitely deserves to be enjoyed without any moderation whatsoever! Yes, this is the perfect Xmas gift for a few hours of blissful reading' Jean 'I really loved this book and I finished it in a couple of hours accompanied by some delicious hot chocolate the epitome of a cosy murder mystery perfect for a rainy day' Louise 'The book is full of secret passes and hidden doors, snarky comments and family love, red herrings and twisted plots, reveals and redemptions' Linda 'Another brilliant romp, despite a murder, in Cornwall. I am really enjoying this series, but the books do work as standalone pieces too' Helen 'I absolutely adored this book! The setting was perfect and I hope to re-read it again on a snowy winter day' Crystal 'Sit back in your favourite chair, hot chocolate at the ready and savour this perfect cozy read!' Zoe Competition: The Appeal;Eight Detectives;The Thursday Murder Club;The Man Who Died Twice;The Marlow Murder Club;Death and Croissants;Three Silent Things;Old Soldiers Never Die;A Witness to Murder;Guilty as Charred;Dry Bones;Another One Bites the Crust.… (mehr)
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Jodie Parker and her catering team – consisting of her 13-year-old daughter Daisy, her mother and her right hand Debbie – have taken over a job at short notice at Bodmin Moor, an old abbey about to be turned into a guest house. Millionaire Isaac is hosting a Christmas party for kids with a Santa and all it needs to have a great event. The food is great and they all have a wonderful day. Yet, when they want to leave in the evening, it turns out that due to heavy snow fall, all roads are blocked. Thus, Jodie and her team, Isaac with his assistant and his son as well as Santa Steve have to stay overnight. Two knocks on the door bring more stranded people: a group of four Japanese women and a mysterious couple. They make the best of the situation, but when a dead body is discovered the next morning, they realise that a murderer must be among them.

I hadn’t noticed that “A Cornish Christmas Murder” is the fourth in Fiona Leitch series about the nosey ex member of the Met Police Jodie Parker. Yet, the cosy crime novel offers enough about her backstory to simply enjoy the case at hand. It is a classic setting with a group of strangers gathering in an isolated place where no mysterious intruder could have entered secretly to commit the deed. Thus, you know soon that one of the lovely bunch must be the culprit, only the questions of how and why remain of which the search for an answer is entertaining to follow.

It was especially that Agatha Christie-esque setting that drew me to the novel and I wasn’t disappointed. Christmas time is a jolly period which makes people especially unaware of the dark sides of the world. Despite the unwanted stay at the mansion, the night guests explore the premises and make the best of it. And the house has to offer some secret passages which open room for speculation about past times – and present times, too. Some late-comers about whom we do not learn too much add suspense to the circle of suspects.

The protagonist is a very likable down-to-earth woman – with quite a clever daughter – whom I liked immediately. The case offers some mysteries which are not too obvious to untangle but find a convincing end. A charming and diverting read perfect for the Christmas season. ( )
  miss.mesmerized | Nov 29, 2021 |
I like my dead bodies up front and center when I read a cozy and this one didn't come until almost a third of the way. When the title has the word Christmas in it I expect to have all the Christmas frivolities and festivities included and, other than the entire story taking place right after a children's Christmas party, they were non-existent. And the way the murder happened - quite questionable in my opinion. But, I did very much enjoy the main group of characters and believe I will look into the first in this series to revisit them and there was a lot of really great humor that I found very enjoyable. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advanced copy and provide my honest opinion. ( )
  Kathl33n | Nov 24, 2021 |
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'A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader's appetite' Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries A PINCH OF PARANOIA It's three days before Christmas, and detective-turned-chef Jodie 'Nosey' Parker is drafted in to cater a charity event run by a notorious millionaire at a 13th-century abbey on Bodmin Moor. A DASH OF DECEPTION Things get more complicated when a snowstorm descends, stranding them all, and the next morning they find one of the guests has been gruesomely murdered in their bed A MURDER UNDER THE MISTLETOE Secrets mull in every corner - can Jodie solve the crime before the killer strikes again? A Cornish Christmas Murder is a must-read mystery full of heart and humour - perfect for fans of Richard Osman and The Appeal. This title was previously published in the US as A Murder Under the Mistletoe. What readers are saying 'She did it again! And this time with tinsel, Santa and mince pies I have learned to not read Jodie Parker books on an empty stomach' Natalie Normann, author of Christmas Island 'I think Christie would be a big fan' Tessa 'A delicious English fictional dish that definitely deserves to be enjoyed without any moderation whatsoever! Yes, this is the perfect Xmas gift for a few hours of blissful reading' Jean 'I really loved this book and I finished it in a couple of hours accompanied by some delicious hot chocolate the epitome of a cosy murder mystery perfect for a rainy day' Louise 'The book is full of secret passes and hidden doors, snarky comments and family love, red herrings and twisted plots, reveals and redemptions' Linda 'Another brilliant romp, despite a murder, in Cornwall. I am really enjoying this series, but the books do work as standalone pieces too' Helen 'I absolutely adored this book! The setting was perfect and I hope to re-read it again on a snowy winter day' Crystal 'Sit back in your favourite chair, hot chocolate at the ready and savour this perfect cozy read!' Zoe Competition: The Appeal;Eight Detectives;The Thursday Murder Club;The Man Who Died Twice;The Marlow Murder Club;Death and Croissants;Three Silent Things;Old Soldiers Never Die;A Witness to Murder;Guilty as Charred;Dry Bones;Another One Bites the Crust.

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