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Book SynopsisRichard 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?
Trade Review'Like going on a joyous romp through the Loire valley with Agatha Christie, P. G. Woodhouse and M. C. Beaton. A delight' C. K. MCDonnell
'Funny, pacey and very entertaining' Robin Ince
'Such a brilliant read, smart, funny and his sharp writing captures the nuances of “Anglo-French” relations beautifully' Zoe Lyons
'This book is a fun and funny read and I’m very much looking forward to the next one' Ian Stone
'Ian Moore is a brilliant, funny writer who perfectly captures the foibles of rural France but judging by this book I will never be visiting his bed and breakfast’ Josh Widdicombe
'Ian is one of my favourite writers; this is hilarious and a great mystery too' Janey Godley
'Beautifully done. Very funny indeed. I can’t imagine how one plots something like that. Tremendous work' Miles Jupp
'Good food and a laugh-out-loud mystery. What more could anyone want in these dark times' Mark Billingham
'This is like two great books in one, a tricksy whodunnit, and a really, really funny story' Jason Manford
'I'm so punchdrunk from the sheer entertainment of it I've got a sore jaw. Encore!' Matt Forde
'A joyous read!' Alan Carr
'A very funny page-turner. Fantastique!' Adam Kay
