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It’s Christmas Day 1954 and Frank Grasby’s father is getting married at Rowantree Hall. To make matters worse, Frank is best man.

Various clergymen and Frank’s boss, Superintendent Arthur Juggers gather for the celebration. Guests line the chapel as the bride glides down the aisle. The blizzard whirls outside, cutting them off from the rest of the world as Reverend Welling steps into the pulpit. He starts to speak and stutters – then falls. The horrified guests rush to his side, but Welling is already dead. Poisoned by mistletoe.

As Juggers and Grasby investigate, they discover dark secrets in this hallowed hall. Time is running out to save the wedding. Where do you turn for help, when even the clergy can’t be trusted?

Readers love Denzil Meyrick!

‘A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery.’ Sun

‘The feel-good factor of this frantic farce is off the scale.’ The Times

‘It’s a fun book. Playful. One to make you smile.’ Stuart MacBride

‘A fine, intricately plotted, seasonal mystery, shot through with black humour.’ Mail on Sunday

Denzil Meyrick, Audible bestseller, November 2024