Murder at Holly House (Paperback) - Denzil Meyrick
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Discover the first book in the fun and festive cosy crime series from the No.1 bestselling author of the DCI Daley novels, perfect for fans of Murder on the Christmas Express, Murder Most Festive and Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot's Christmas.
'A wonderfully entertaining mystery with great characters, setting and period detail.' Ian Moore, bestselling author of Death and Croissants
'The feel-good factor is off the scale' The Times
'Your new festive fave' My Weekly
'A crime Christmas stocking must!' Yorkshire Life
Yorkshire, 1952
A village of secrets.
Christmas is fast approaching when a dead stranger is been found lodged up the chimney of Holly House in the snow-covered village of Elderby. Is he a simple thief, or a would-be killer?
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...
Praise for Murder at Holly House
'A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery' Sun
'A fun book. Playful. One to make you smile' Stuart MacBride, Sunday Times bestselling crime thriller author of The Dead of Winter
'Intricately plotted and laced with deliciously dark humour' The Sunday Post
'A complete joy of a historical Christmas crime novel' Miranda Dickinson, Sunday Times bestselling author of Fairytale of New York
'A hugely entertaining story with an authentic period feel' The Herald
'Vintage crime from a true master of the genre!' 5* Reader Review
'Wonderful, imaginative and difficult to put down...a real festive treat!' 5* Reader Review
'An intriguing mystery peppered with some delightful touches of humour.' 5* Reader Review
'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!' 5* Reader Review
'Who doesn't love a Christmas murder mystery?' 5* Reader Review
Waterstones Thriller of the Month, November 2024
About the Author
Denzil Meyrick is from Campbeltown on the Kintyre Peninsula in Argyll. After studying politics, he enjoyed a varied career as a police officer, distillery manager, and director of several companies. He is the No.1 bestselling author of the DCI Daley series, and is now an executive producer of a major TV adaptation of his books.
Denzil lives on Loch Lomondside in Scotland with his wife Fiona and cats. You can find him on Twitter @Lochlomonden, Facebook @DenzilMeyrickAuthor, or on his website: www.denzilmeyrick.com
- Contributor:
- Denzil Meyrick
- Imprint:
- Penguin (Transworld)
- Publisher:
- Transworld Publishers Ltd
- Release Date:
- 31 Oct 2024
- Number of Pages:
- 384
- Binding:
- Paperback / softback
- ISBN13:
- 9781804992357
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