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The Santa Klaus Murder
by Mavis Doriel Hay
My first British Library Crime Classic, The Santa Klaus Murder by Mavis Doriel Hay and it was just what I was looking for reading this Christmas!
Set in 1935, this classic family murder takes place when the entire Melbury family get together at their father’s house at Flaxmere for annual Christmas celebration. Sir Osmond Melbury is found dead in his study on Christmas afternoon, a bullet in his head and an open window.
Slowly the investigation reveals the little secrets and possible motives of every house member who would’ve wanted him dead and of course there’s a change of will involved!
The narration felt a little stiff but I enjoyed different character’s voices and how the author used the entire Christmas setting as an obstacle to solve the crime.
I give this one 3/5 and recommend you pick this up if you’re looking for a cozy mystery with a twist of Santa!
Set in 1935, this classic family murder takes place when the entire Melbury family get together at their father’s house at Flaxmere for annual Christmas celebration. Sir Osmond Melbury is found dead in his study on Christmas afternoon, a bullet in his head and an open window.
Slowly the investigation reveals the little secrets and possible motives of every house member who would’ve wanted him dead and of course there’s a change of will involved!
The narration felt a little stiff but I enjoyed different character’s voices and how the author used the entire Christmas setting as an obstacle to solve the crime.
I give this one 3/5 and recommend you pick this up if you’re looking for a cozy mystery with a twist of Santa!