From the back cover: Not even a blizzard can keep Rex Graves from Swanmere Manor, a secluded Victorian hotel in the English countryside owned by the eccentric Dahlia Smithings. But instead of Christmas cheer, the red-haired barrister finds a dead guest. Was it a stroke that killed old Mr Lawdry? Or an almond tart laced with poison?
When more guests die, all hopes for a jolly holiday are dashed. Snowbound and terrified no one can escape the cold-blooded killer. Rex takes it upon himself to unravel the mystery. A biography of President George W. Bush found charred in the fireplace might offer a few clues. Could the killer be the sherry-swilling handyman? The gay antiques dealer with the biting wit? The quarreling newlyweds? Sure it’s not Helen D’Arcy, the lovely lass Rex seems to be falling for.
My Review: Christmas is Murder is the first book in a new series featuring Rex Graves as barrister and sleuth. The book is an enjoyable and quick read. The setting is great, a Victorian hotel in England in modern times, the characters are interesting and the mystery is engaging. I couldn’t figure out who the murderer was – any of the guests could have done it! This is not a very “Christmasy” book. It could be read just about any time of the year. I look forward to more books in this series.
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