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A Cornish Christmas Murder

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In A Cornish Christmas Murder, detective-turned-chef Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is called to cater a charity event at a 13th-century abbey on Bodmin Moor just before Christmas. When a snowstorm traps everyone inside, a guest is found gruesomely murdered. As secrets simmer with the festive cheer, Jodie must unravel the mystery before the killer strikes again in this cosy, heartwarming thriller filled with humour and twists.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for fans of cosy mysteries, British crime fiction, and festive thrillers, especially those who enjoy the wit of Richard Osman and the charm of The Appeal. Perfect for readers seeking a charming, twist-filled Christmas crime story set in picturesque Cornwall.

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‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader’s appetite’ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries

A gripping and hilarious murder mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman

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‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader’s appetite’ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries

A PINCH OF PARANOIA

It’s three days before Christmas, and detective-turned-chef Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is drafted in to cater a charity event run by a notorious millionaire at a 13th-century abbey on Bodmin Moor.

A DASH OF DECEPTION

Things get more complicated when a snowstorm descends, stranding them all, and the next morning they find one of the guests has been gruesomely murdered in their bed…

A MURDER UNDER THE MISTLETOE

Secrets mull in every corner – can Jodie solve the crime before the killer strikes again?

A Cornish Christmas Murder is a must-read mystery full of heart and humour – perfect for fans of Richard Osman and The Appeal.

This title was previously published in the US as A Murder Under the Mistletoe.

What readers are saying…

‘She did it again! And this time with tinsel, Santa and mince pies… I have learned to not read Jodie Parker books on an empty stomach’ Natalie Normann, author of Christmas Island

‘I think Christie would be a big fan’ Tessa

‘A delicious English fictional dish that definitely deserves to be enjoyed without any moderation whatsoever! Yes, this is the perfect Xmas gift for a few hours of blissful reading’ Jean

‘I really loved this book and I finished it in a couple of hours accompanied by some delicious hot chocolate… the epitome of a cosy murder mystery perfect for a rainy day’ Louise

‘The book is full of secret passes and hidden doors, snarky comments and family love, red herrings and twisted plots, reveals and redemptions’ Linda

‘Another brilliant romp, despite a murder, in Cornwall. I am really enjoying this series, but the books do work as standalone pieces too’ Helen

Series: A Nosey Parker Cozy Mystery

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008525354

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 December 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: One More Chapter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Fiona Leitch is a writer with a chequered past. She's written for football and motoring magazines, DJ'ed at illegal raves and is a stalwart of the low budget TV commercial, even appearing as the Australasian face of a cleaning product called 'Sod Off'. After living in London and Cornwall she's finally settled in sunny New Zealand, where she enjoys scaring her cats by trying out dialogue on them.

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