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A festive new start, a chilling murder, and secrets that ignite like a flame. In Northash, the candles aren’t the only thing burning bright… Claire Harris thought the biggest challenge this Christmas would be moving her family into their unfinished dream home before the holiday. But when a group of squatters claims her and Ryan’s new house as their own, their festive plans are thrown into disarray. Determined to keep the peace and reclaim her home, Claire agrees to let them stay one night. By morning, one of the squatters is dead—and Claire is the one who finds the body. With tensions simmering and the squatters turning on each other, Claire is drawn into a tangled web of secrets, lies, and desperation. Detective Inspector Harry Ramsbottom takes charge of the case, but as the evidence mounts, it seems everyone in the house has something to hide. A burnt note, a suspicious hammer, and a missing squatter are just the beginning. As Claire delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers unsettling truths about her neighbours. Balancing the chaos of running her candle shop, being a stepmother to two children, and untangling the mess in Birch Close, Claire must find the killer before they strike again. Perfect for fans of festive intrigue, sharp-witted sleuths, and heartwarming small-town charm. Curl up by the fire and lose yourself in Northash, where the candle scents mingle with the chill of murder. THE DETECTIVE - Claire Harris, daughter of a retired detective inspector, runs her dream candle shop in a quaint British village. Surrounded by gossiping villagers, tight-knit friends, and loyal family, Claire, in her mid-thirties, can't help sleuthing when strange things happen on her doorstep... Book 10 in the Claire's Candles Cozy Mystery series! Can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed better as part of the series. A light, cozy mystery with a candle-loving British amateur female sleuth, in a small village setting