Slay Bells
Slay Bells by Kate Kingsbury is a reprint edition published by Penguin on November 6, 2007, featuring 304 pages in English. This mystery unfolds at the Pennyfoot Hotel, where Cecily Sinclair Baxter’s festive plans take a dark turn when the Santa Claus she hired is found murdered. As the holiday spirit is overshadowed by crime, Cecily is drawn into a web of intrigue, questioning the circumstances surrounding the jolly man’s disappearance and the subsequent events that unfold.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a blend of holiday cheer and suspense as Cecily investigates the mysterious death. With the police attributing the incident to a tragic accident, Cecily’s instincts lead her to suspect foul play, prompting her to compile a list of potential suspects. This narrative intertwines elements of crime and historical fiction, offering a unique perspective on the challenges of the holiday season amidst a backdrop of mystery.
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Cecily Sinclair Baxter’s Christmas becomes a working holiday when the man she hired to play Santa Claus is murdered in this Pennyfoot Hotel mystery.
To ring in the holiday season, Cecily Sinclair Baxter is hosting a party at the Pennyfoot Hotel for the children of Badgers End to meet Father Christmas. Unfortunately, the jolly old man fails to appear. Instead, his body is discovered—clearly a victim of foul play—and his helper has had a fatal fall.
The police believe the two men had a tragic rooftop tangle, but Cecily has her doubts. The murder weapon is still missing, and since no one has left the hotel since the crime, she’s making a list of suspects—and checking it twice…
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