A very murderous Christmas : ten classic crime stories for the festive season

"The Christmas season is one of comfort and joy, sparkling lights and steam rising from cups of mulled wine at frosty carol services. A season of goodwill to all men, as families and friends come together to forget their differences and celebrate the year together. Unless, of course, you happen to be harbouring a grudge. Or hiding a guilty secret. Or you want something so much you just have to have it - whatever the cost. In A Very Murderous Christmas, ten of the best classic crime writers come together to unleash festive havoc, with murder, mayhem and twists aplenty. Following Murder on Christmas Eve and Murder under the Christmas Tree, this is the perfect accompaniment to a mince pie and a roaring fire. Just make sure you're really, truly alone ..."--Publisher's description The Christmas season is one of comfort and joy, sparkling lights and steam rising from cups of mulled wine at frosty carol services. A season of goodwill, as families and friends come together to forget their differences and celebrate. Unless, of course, you happen to be harbouring a grudge. Or hiding a guilty secret. Or you want something so much you just have to have it - whatever the cost. In A Very Murderous Christmas , ten of the best classic crime writers come together to unleash festive havoc, with murder, mayhem and twists aplenty. From a murder aboard a snow-bound train to a pantomime costume that takes on a life of its own, these are mysteries as rich and satisfying as a Christmas dinner. Julen er en tid for hygge, glede, glitrende lys, varm gløgg og julesang. Familie og venner møtes for å glemme gamle konflikter og feire året som har gått. Hvis du da ikke bærer nag til noen. Eller holder på en mørk hemmelighet. Eller at du ønsker deg noe så mye at du er villig til å gjøre hva som helst - uansett hva det måtte koste. Boken inneholder ti klassiske krimhistorier med julen som bakteppe. Omtalen er utarbeidet av BS