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A majestic castle by a Scottish loch, a glass of whisky by a roaring fire, stockings hung by the chimney... and a body? It's a midwinter murder for Kitty Underhay! Winter, 1935. Lightly dusted with snow and nestled on the edge of a sweeping Scottish loch, Finnglach Castle looks positively magical. Kitty Underhay, her husband Matt and their beloved dog Bertie are delighted to be celebrating the new year with a Hogmanay party, but just after midnight, a shot rings out across the grounds... Their host, Lord Barlas, is dead, murdered in the snow. The killer's footprints have vanished and the gun is missing. With the snow-covered castle completely cut off, and a killer in their midst, Kitty and Matt need to work fast to find the culprit before someone else ends up dead. As the weather worsens, the guests begin discussing dark Highland stories about evil spirits. But with an anxious daughter, a new wife set to inherit a fortune and a suspicious spiritual adviser, Kitty is sure the killer is close at hand. Can she, Matt and Bertie sniff out the treacherous culprit in time for haggis and whisky or will they find themselves skating on dangerously thin ice? Don't miss this incredibly charming cozy page-turner! If you love T.E. Kinsey, Agatha Christie or Lee Strauss, you'll fall head over heels for this totally unputdownable historical mystery. Readers love the Miss Underhay mysteries: 'I could not put this down!! I read this in one sitting. I need more than 5 stars for this book! I absolutely loved it!' NetGalley reviewer 'I cannot put it down... I tore through this book!' Goodreads reviewer 'I read it in one sitting, a page-turner I couldn't put down.' Goodreads reviewer 'What can I say? I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer 'I love this... It kept me guessing right until the final scene.' Roberta Reads 'This murder m
A festive Hogmanay party at a remote Scottish castle turns deadly when the host is murdered. Kitty Underhay and her husband Matt are guests at Finnglach Castle for New Year's Eve celebrations in 1935. Their host, Lord Barlas, is found dead in the snow shortly after midnight, with the murder weapon missing and the castle completely cut off by winter weather. Kitty, known for her sleuthing, must navigate a cast of suspicious guests, including an anxious daughter, a new wife poised to inherit a fortune, and a dubious spiritual advisor, to uncover the killer before they strike again.
This historical cozy mystery is positioned as an 'utterly addictive and gripping' read, appealing to fans of T.E. Kinsey and Agatha Christie. Early reader reactions highlight its captivating nature, with multiple reviewers noting they 'could not put this down' and read it in a single sitting. The narrative is praised for keeping readers guessing until the final scene, suggesting a well-crafted plot with satisfying twists. The charming setting and engaging protagonist contribute to its appeal as a delightful and suspenseful mystery.
Page Count:
252
Publication Date:
2023-11-01
Publisher:
Bookouture
ISBN-10:
1837900647
ISBN-13:
9781837900640
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