Mistletoe and Murder
Mistletoe and Murder by Carola Dunn is a mystery novel published by Robinson in 2011, featuring 266 pages in English. Set in December 1923, the story follows Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher as she navigates family obligations and her writing career during a Christmas visit to an old Cornish estate. The estate, inhabited by distant relatives of the lord, is steeped in history, ghost stories, and underlying tensions, culminating in the discovery of a corpse and the presence of a murderer.
Readers will find Daisy’s husband, Inspector Alec, reluctantly abandoning his holiday to assist her in unraveling the mystery. The narrative intertwines elements of crime and historical fiction, showcasing Daisy’s role as a woman sleuth in a richly detailed setting. As the plot unfolds, themes of family dynamics and hidden resentments emerge, creating a complex backdrop for the investigation. This edition invites readers into a world where the past and present collide, revealing secrets that linger within the estate’s walls.
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In December 1923, Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher yields to the demands of her mother and the needs of her writing career and brings her family to an old Cornish estate for Christmas.
The estate, occupied by the poor relations of the ancestral lord, has a rich history of lore, ghost stories, and festering resentments some or all of which leaves them all trapped in a house with the corpse of a despotic chaplin and a murderer. Daisy’s husband Inspector Alec is forced to give up his Christmas break to help Daisy solve the mystery.
Critical Praise for The Daisy Dalrymple novels by Carola Dunn:
“The period sense remains vivid, the characterizations are excellent, and the mysteries are, if anything, more perplexing than ever.” The Oregonian on Rattle His Bones
“Styx and Stones is a swift, deeply enjoyable read. While Dunn’s influences are many, she ultimately makes this territory her own.” The Register-Guard
“Reading like an Agatha Christie thriller, Rattle His Bones is a charming look at life after the first World War.” Romantic Times
“Dunn captures the melting pot of Prohibition-era New York with humorous characterizations and a vivid sense of place, and with careful plotting lays out an enjoyable tale of adventure.” Publisher’s Weekly on The Case of the Murdered Muckraker
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