A Tail of Christmas Murder

A festive English village, a retirement home full of secrets, and two determined ladies with their loyal dogs.

Charity was hoping for a merry Christmas in Malvern View Retirement Village - mince pies in the café, children making decorations, and cosy evenings with her fluffy dog Muffin. But when a mysterious stranger doesn't live to see Christmas morning, her peaceful holiday takes an unexpected turn.

With Dorothy at her side (armed with tea, buns, and the occasional sherry), Charity begins to untangle a jumble of festive mishaps: jealousies under the mistletoe, quarrels over carols, and a near-toppled Christmas tree that sets tongues wagging. Behind the sparkle of fairy lights, it seems some villagers are hiding secrets darker than the winter nights.

Can two elderly amateur sleuths - and their dogs - unwrap the truth before another accident spoils the season? Or will danger shadow Charity's new life of knitting, cake, and crossword puzzles?

Perfect for fans of:
• Senior sleuths in cozy mysteries
• Old ladies (and their dogs!) solving murders
• Retirement village murder mysteries
• English village cozy mysteries with animals, cake, and Christmas cheer