Rest You Merry
Rest You Merry by Charlotte MacLeod is a holiday-themed mystery published by Open Road Integrated Media on May 16, 2017. This reprint edition spans 234 pages and is presented in English. The story follows professor Peter Shandy, who, after years of resisting the festive spirit at Balaclava Agricultural College, decides to join in the holiday cheer with an extravagant display of lights. However, his plans take a dark turn when he discovers a murdered librarian in his home upon returning from a brief getaway.
Readers will find a blend of cozy mystery and amateur sleuthing as Shandy is drawn into the investigation to prevent a scandal that could disrupt the college’s holiday festivities. The narrative explores themes of deception and the unexpected challenges that arise during the festive season. With elements of suspense and a touch of humor, this novel delves into the complexities of Christmas cheer, revealing that even the most joyful occasions can harbor secrets.
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A Christmas scrooge discovers a murdered librarian in this holiday novel from an Edgar Award finalist known for her “witty, literate, and charming” mysteries (Publishers Weekly).
Each December, the faculty of Balaclava Agricultural College goes wild with holiday decorations. The entire campus glitters with Christmas lights, save for one dark spot: the home of professor Peter Shandy. But after years of resisting the school’s Illumination festival, Shandy suddenly snaps, installing a million-watt display of flashing lights and blaring music perfectly calculated to drive his neighbors mad. Then the horticulturalist flees town, planning to spend Christmas on a tramp steamer. It’s not long before he feels guilty about his prank and returns home to find his lights extinguished–and a dead librarian in his living room.
Hoping to avoid a scandal, the school’s head asks Shandy, sometimes detective, to investigate the matter quietly. After all, Christmas is big business, and the town needs the cash infusion that typically comes with the Illumination. But as Shandy will soon find out, there’s a dark side to even the whitest of white Christmases.
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