An Unfortunate Christmas Murder

A charming and festive British cosy mystery

Tis the season for gold, frankincense and murder... It's winter in the small town of Dewstow, and Margery is preparing for her first Christmas as Summerview school's kitchen manager. Supported by her wife, Clementine, she tries to stay focused on the task at hand.

The pair are determined to stay out of the way of the Christmas concert planning that has gripped the rest of the staff. However, they are caught in the crossfire when the stage lights collapse at the first practice, killing Mrs. Large, the music teacher.

Mrs. Smith, the Head of Drama, becomes the prime suspect and is desperate for the Dinner Lady Detectives to clear her name. She believes it's sabotage by her rival, Mrs. Blossom, the drama teacher at Ittonvale Secondary, but evidence points to her own misdeeds. Can Margery and Clementine trust their friend? And when things heat up in the kitchen, will they make it out in time?

Praise for The Dinner Lady Detectives

• 'This cosy crime novel has some hilarious moments and is perfect to curl up with' - Heat
• 'A brilliant read!' - Bella
• 'A brilliant whodunnit!' - Closer
• 'The plot is great, the character cast is spot on, and the dialogue and humor is so quick, smart, and addictive. Margery and Clem play off one another brilliantly. I cannot wait to read the next book (please say there will be one!!!!!!) and highly recommend this gem.' - NetGalley review
• 'If you are after a gentle and amusing read, this will not disappoint!' - Reader review
• 'Heaps of fun. I found myself laughing out loud at some of the absurdities and the chaos that surrounded Clementine and Margery.' - Reader review

Page Count: 320 pages

Release Date: 18/08/2022