Death and Papa Noël: a Christmas murder mystery from the bestselling author of Death and Croissants (A Follet Valley Mystery): 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. MCDONNELL 'A relentless rollercoaster ride of laughs and twists' MATT FORDE 'Sharp, slick and surprising – like the author himself – Loire Valley’s answer to Murder on the Orient Express' CALLY BEATON 'Funny, pacy and very entertaining' ROBIN INCE