{"product_id":"a-tail-of-christmas-murder-lucy-emblem-9798232578633","title":"A Tail of Christmas Murder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA festive English village, a retirement home full of secrets, and two determined ladies with their loyal dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharity 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan 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?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of: \u003cbr\u003e- Senior sleuths in cozy mysteries\u003cbr\u003e- Old ladies (and their dogs!) solving murders\u003cbr\u003e- Retirement village murder mysteries\u003cbr\u003e- English village cozy mysteries with animals, cake, and Christmas cheer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lucy Emblem\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798232578633\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quilisma Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/16\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 170\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d","brand":"Lucy Emblem","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47966031937791,"sku":"9798232578633","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e99401d0-5c76-4f27-8036-e70199b2cdd3.jpg?v=1767286434","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-tail-of-christmas-murder-lucy-emblem-9798232578633","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}