First published 1198
It's Christmas Eve, and the Lambeth family gathers at their grand manor for the holidays. But when the patriarch is found dead under the tree, the celebration takes a dark turn. As the police investigate, each family member becomes a suspect, their motives and secrets slowly unraveling. Can the killer be found before another life is lost? At the heart of this yuletide whodunit lies a story of family, betrayal, and the deep wounds that never fully heal.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: family-drama, whodunit
Setting: 221B Baker Street, Alpha Inn, Brixton, British Museum, Covent Garden, England, London
416 pages · Paperback · Mysterious Press, New York