by Heron Carvic
Part of Miss Seeton, book 16
First published 1994
Miss Seeton takes on backstage duties for Plummergen's Christmas pageant, content to work quietly behind the scenes. The retired art teacher expects nothing more eventful than costume repairs and prop management. Her quiet volunteer work takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a cache of valuable silver pieces. The discovery sets off a chain of events that leads to murder in the small village. Miss Seeton finds herself thrust from her comfortable backstage role into the center of a criminal investigation. She must use her observational skills and artistic eye to piece together clues and identify a killer. The Christmas celebration becomes the backdrop for danger as Miss Seeton navigates between her role as helpful volunteer and reluctant detective.
Genres: christmas, mystery, cozy-mystery, amateur-sleuth
Vibes: cozy, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Plummergen
Period: Christmas
245 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley