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Murder After Christmas (British Library Crime Classics)
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[Murder After Christmas] Supplies Cheerfully Calculating Relatives, Decorously Brutal Dialogue, And A Fiendishly Intricate Set Of Chinese Boxes Before The Surprising Reveal...No, They Don'T Make Them Like This Anymore.Kirkus Reviews, Starred ReviewA War'S On And A Murder Has Been Committedand We Sit Here Talking Nonsense About Almond Whirls And Mince Pies!Good Old Uncle Willieknown For An Insatiable Sweet Tooth And Being An Epic Pain In The Rearhas Come To Stay With The Redpaths For The Holidays. As Luck Would Have It, He'S Found Dead In The Snow, In A Santa Suit On Boxing Day. It Seems As Though Someone May Have Poisoned His Chocolate...Or Was It The Mince Pie? As The Police Flock To The House, Willie'S Descendants, Past Lovers And Distant Relatives Are Drawn Into A Perplexing Investigation To Find Out How The Old Man Met His Fate, And Who Stands To Gain By Such An Unseasonable Crime.First Published In 1944, Murder After Christmas Is A Lively Riot Of Murder, Holiday Desserts, And Misdirection, Cleverly Twisting The Tropes Of Golden Age Detective Fiction To Create A Pacey, Lighthearted Package Admirably Suited For The Holiday Season. Featuring An Introduction By Cwa Diamond Dagger Awardwinning Author And Series Editor Martin Edwards.Full Of Eccentric Relatives, Oddball Events And Screwball Dialogue, The Book Is A Dizzy Delight. Tom Nolan, Wall Street Journal
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the genre of 'Murder After Christmas'? A: 'Murder After Christmas' is classified as a crime fiction novel, specifically within the British Library Crime Classics series.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Murder After Christmas'? A: The author of 'Murder After Christmas' is Rupert Latimer.
- Q: When was 'Murder After Christmas' first published? A: 'Murder After Christmas' was first published in 1944.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Murder After Christmas'? A: 'Murder After Christmas' contains a total of 352 pages.
- Q: Is 'Murder After Christmas' available in different formats? A: 'Murder After Christmas' is currently available in paperback format.
- Q: What is the main plot of 'Murder After Christmas'? A: The plot revolves around the murder of Uncle Willie, who is found dead in a Santa suit on Boxing Day, leading to a perplexing investigation involving his relatives.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Murder After Christmas'? A: The novel explores themes of family dynamics, holiday traditions, and the intricacies of detective fiction.
- Q: Who wrote the introduction for 'Murder After Christmas'? A: The introduction for 'Murder After Christmas' is written by Martin Edwards, a CWA Diamond Dagger Award-winning author.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style in 'Murder After Christmas'? A: Readers can expect a light-hearted and witty writing style, filled with eccentric characters and humorous dialogue.
- Q: Is 'Murder After Christmas' suitable for fans of classic detective fiction? A: 'Murder After Christmas' is well-suited for fans of classic detective fiction, particularly those who enjoy the Golden Age mystery style.