![]() ![]() ![]() “The Santa Klaus Murder is a re-issue of a forgotten British cozy that warrants attention as both a classic British mystery novel and as a holiday read. ![]() It’s good reading on a cold winter's night, particularly with Christmas just around the corner.” ( Classic Mysteries blog) “The Santa Klaus Murder is a good, workmanlike job, with plenty of suspects and a fair number of clues in what is certainly a fine puzzle-oriented mystery. “Engaging clever.” ( Pretty Sinister Books) There are loads of clues, red herrings, and twists in a truly classic Christmas mystery with all the Golden Age patina.” ( Globe and Mail) “This extremely clever country-house murder mystery by Mavis Doriel Hay is the perfect holiday gift for the avid cozy-crime fan. Readers seeking to keep details in order may need to consult the cast of characters and floor plan provided, but they are part of the enjoyable universe of this Golden Age mystery.” ( Publishers Weekly) Following the convention of different characters narrating individual chapters popularized by Wilkie Collins in The Moonstone, the novel reflects the preoccupations of the period with its complex timetables, concealed doors, and alternate wills. ![]()
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