About the Book:
As Christmas approaches in the Cornish town of Seal Bay, festive cheer fills the air. Sparkling trees and twinkling lights adorn every corner, and Morwenna Mutton, the sharp-witted sexagenarian sleuth, is eagerly counting down the days. But when local author Pawly Yelland is discovered dead, a champagne flute in one hand and a mince pie in the other, it seems this Christmas will be anything but merry.
Pawly had made no secret of his disdain for some of the local crowd — and now, with his death, a long list of suspects emerges. As the police begin narrowing down those with a motive, Morwenna knows she’s the only one who can uncover the truth and restore some yuletide magic to Seal Bay.
But things take a darker turn. Mysterious Christmas cards arrive on doorsteps, and sightings of a sinister Santa-costumed figure at windows only add to the growing tension. Can Morwenna solve the murder before Christmas is ruined for good?
My Review:
This is another good cozy mystery with a Cornish setting. Morwenna is an older woman so the mystery is a good one for senior readers. There are family members, like her humorous mother, and other quirky characters. There is some good suspense too. It is a nice holiday cozy that also makes one think about growing older yet still living life, and maybe even solving a murder. It is part of a series but reads pretty well on its own.
About the Author:
J. R. Leigh is one of the pen names of Judy Leigh, who also writes as Elena Collins. Having lived all over the UK from Liverpool to Cornwall, Judy now lives in Somerset and has three black cats.
Before becoming a novelist, Judy taught theatre, set up Shakespeare Festivals and was the lyricist in a punk band.
(My star ratings: 5-I love it, 4-I like it, 3-It's OK, 2-I don't like it, 1-I hate it.)
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