num_pages: 288
description: A Christmas party is punctuated by a gunshot under a policemans watchful eye. A jewel heist is planned amidst the glitz and glamour of Oxford Streets Christmas shopping. Lost in a snowstorm a man finds a motive for murder. This collection of mysteries explores the darker side of the festive season  from unexplained disturbances in the fresh snow to the darkness that lurks beneath the sparkling decorations. With neglected stories by John Bude and E.C.R. Lorac as well as tales by little-known writers of crime fiction Martin Edwards blends the cosy atmosphere of the fireside story with a chill to match the temperature outside. This is a gripping seasonal collection sure to delight mystery fans.
language: English
title: The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories
publisher: The British Library