Death and Papa Noel: a Christmas murder mystery from the author of Death & Croissants

About Death and Papa Noel: a Christmas murder mystery from the author of Death & Croissants

A Christmas short story – the perfect stocking filler for cosy crime readers'Ian Moore is a brilliant, funny writer'JOSH WIDDICOMBE'Ian Moore is a master of comedy'ZOE LYONS'Ian is one of my favourite writers'JANEY GODLEY––––––––––––Richard Ainsworth is preparing for the Christmas of his dreams: quiet, no guests at his French B&B and his favourite films on the TV. None of which seems on the cards when his rural peace is shattered by the unexpected arrival of a familiar face. Valérie d’Orçay has hotfooted it from Paris with her chihuahua in tow and an invitation to a Christmas themed murder mystery game.

Richard begrudgingly dresses up as Father Christmas, but the costume becomes the least of his worries when he realises this isn't a game to everyone. As other guests arrive to join the hunt, can Richard work out who is the victim - and who is murderer?––––––––––––MORE PRAISE FOR IAN MOORE AND THE FOLLET VALLEY SERIES'Beautifully done.

Very funny indeed'MILES JUPP'Good food and a laugh-out-loud mystery. What more could anyone want in these dark times? MARK BILLINGHAM'Like going on a joyous romp through the Loire valley with Agatha Christie, PG Woodhouse and MC Beaton.

A delight'C. K.