The BRAND NEW instalment in Anita Davisons gripping cozy mystery seriesEscaping the city doesnt mean escaping the criminals.1916 Midwinter Manor Desperate for a Christmas weekend break from wartorn LondonampampnbspHannah Merrillampampnbspand herampampnbspAunt Violetampampnbsptake Bartleby the cat and themselves off to visit Hannahs sister in her beautiful country estate deep in the English countryside.The huge house is full of relatives friends and merrymakers and everyones excited to have a Christmas to remember.But then when a fellowguests body is found in the library apparently bludgeoned to death and a precious ruby is stolen from another guest it appears that its going to be memorable for all the wrong reasons.With the house snowed in and the rural police force completely incapable of finding a single credible suspect Hannah and Aunt Violet realise that once again its going to be down to them to get to the bottom of it.Because whoevers behind the crimes must be at Midwinter Manor. And if theyre not found who knows what their next gift will beA totally unforgettable Golden Age country house cozy crime novel perfect for fans of Helena Dixon Verity Bright and Agatha Christie.Readers love the Miss Merrill and Aunt Violet seriesI couldnt put this book down I just wanted to keep reading. The storyampampnbspkept me guessingampampnbspall the time andampampnbspthe ending was unexpected.