{"product_id":"an-unfortunate-christmas-murder-paperback","title":"An Unfortunate Christmas Murder - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHannah Hendy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Tis the season for gold, frankincense and murder...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's winter in the small town of Dewstow, and \u003cb\u003eMargery \u003c\/b\u003eis preparing for her first Christmas as Summerview school's kitchen manager. She's supported by her wife, \u003cb\u003eClementine\u003c\/b\u003e, and is trying to stay focused on the task at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pair are determined to stay out of the way of the Christmas concert planning that has gripped the rest of the staff. However, they are caught in the crossfire when the stage lights collapse at the first practice, killing \u003cb\u003eMrs Large\u003c\/b\u003e, the music teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMrs Smith, the Head of Drama, is the prime suspect and is desperate for the Dinner Lady Detectives to clear her name. Mrs Smith is convinced that it's sabotage by her rival, Mrs Blossom, the drama teacher at Ittonvale Secondary, but there's evidence that points to her own misdeeds. Can Margery and Clementine trust their friend? And when things start to heat up in the kitchen, will they make it out in time?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA charming and festive British village mystery, perfect for fans of Robert Thorogood and Fiona Leitch.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Praise for \u003ci\u003eThe Dinner Lady Detectives\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e'This cosy crime novel has some hilarious moments and is perfect to curl up with' \u003ci\u003eHeat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A brilliant read! \u003ci\u003eBella\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A brilliant whodunnit!' \u003ci\u003eCloser\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The plot is great, the character cast is spot on, and the dialogue and humor is so \u003cb\u003equick, smart, and addictive\u003c\/b\u003e. Margery and Clem play off one another brilliantly. I cannot wait to read the next book (please say there will be one!!!!!!) and \u003cb\u003ehighly recommend this gem\u003c\/b\u003e.' NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e If you are after a gentle and amusing read, \u003cb\u003ethis will not disappoint\u003c\/b\u003e!' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eHeaps of fun\u003c\/b\u003e. I found myself laughing out loud at some of the absurdities and the chaos that surrounded Clementine and Margery.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 18, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751181943072,"sku":"9781800326514","price":18.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6beadba8509d934f0e33ac3a8336cc9d.webp?v=1779966671","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/an-unfortunate-christmas-murder-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}