This book was written in the 1940's but it has a lovely, almost- Victorian turn of phrase. Mordecai Tremaine has a great interest in the study of mankind. His host, who met him at a Party, sent him an invitation to share an old- fashioned Christmas at his home. The Manor House is set in an English Village complete with a set of eccentric characters. Now what could be more perfect for a mystery?
Mordecai is a sentimental Man in his 60's who harbors a desire to see romance in the World. That led to his amusing habit of reading Romance Stories. It was quite a new twist for a Detective and he keeps his habit hidden. I had a good chuckle out of it.
I happen to be partial to Mysteries of this Era and in particular the English Manor House mysteries. The Characters are a little confusing at first but soon become clear as to their place in the story. So if you like the older Mysteries and I do...you will enjoy this one.
Blurb:
When Mordecai Tremaine arrives at the country retreat of one Benedict
Grame on Christmas Eve, he discovers that the revelries are in full
swing in the sleepy village of Sherbroome—but so too are tensions
amongst the assortment of guests.
When midnight strikes, the
partygoers discover that presents aren't the only things nestled under
the tree...there's a dead body too. A dead body that bears a striking
resemblance to Father Christmas. With the snow falling and suspicions
flying, it's up to Mordecai to sniff out the culprit—and prevent anyone
else from getting murder for Christmas.
Murder for Christmas is a festive mystery for the holiday season: mulled wine, mince pies... and murder.
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