It is Christmas at Westbury Manor, and amateur detective Hugh Gaveston must solve a fiendish mystery... Christmas Eve, 1938. The Westbury family and various friends have gathered for another legendary celebration at their beautiful country home. The champagne flows, the silverware gleams, and upstairs the rooms are ready for their occupants. But one bed will remain empty that night. On Christmas morning, David Campbell-Scott is found dead in the snow. There is a pistol next to him and only one set of footprints. However, something doesn't feel right to amateur detective Hugh Gaveston. Campbell-Scott had just returned from abroad with immense wealth - why would he commit suicide? Hugh begins the investigation...

If you're a fan of historical mystery, then Murder Most Festive should be at the top of your list. With a wonderful atmosphere, charming humor, and an excellent plot, Murder Most Festive is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, M.C. Beaton, and the Grantchester series by James Runcie.

Pages: 336, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm