Murder at Holly House

by Denzil Meyrick

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

There’s a strange murder to investigate and things get even more bizarre when another body is discovered. Set in the thick of winter in the years post WWII, this twisty whodunit doesn’t shy away from dark humor and surprises.

A festive mystery perfect for fans of Murder on the Christmas Express and Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot's Christmas

A village of secrets.

Yorkshire, 1952. Christmas is fast approaching when a dead stranger is found lodged up the chimney of Holly House in the snow-covered village of Elderby. Is he a simple thief, or a would-be killer?

A mystery that can't be solved.

Inspector Frank Grasby is ordered to investigate. But as is often the way for him, things don't go according to plan.

A Christmas to remember.

When the local doctor's husband is murdered, Grasby begins to realize that everyone in Elderby is hiding something.

And if he can't uncover the truth soon, the whole country will pay a dreadful price...

Praise for Murder at Holly House

"The feel-good factor is off the scale." —The Times

"Intricately plotted and laced with deliciously dark humor." —The Sunday Post

"A hugely entertaining story with an authentic period feel." —The Herald

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781464257889
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	10/07/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	416
File size:	969 KB

About the Author

Denzil Meyrick was from Campbeltown on the Kintyre Peninsula in Argyll. After studying politics, he enjoyed a varied career as a police officer, distillery manager, a director of several companies, and an executive producer of a major TV adaptation of his books. Regarded as 'One of Scotland's finest writers' (SWH), he was the No.1 bestselling author of the DCI Daley series, and the Detective Frank Grasby mysteries, including the Waterstones Thriller of the Month pick, Murder at Holly House.

Denzil died peacefully at his home beside Loch Lomond in Scotland in February 2025. For more information about his books, visit his website: www.denzilmeyrick.com

Editorial Reviews

Your new festive fave. . .a dead body stuck up the chimney, a stumped detective, lies, twists, and Meyrick's renowned storytelling and wit.—My Weekly

Murder at Holly House is a complete joy of a historical Christmas crime novel. All the elements of a classic crime caper shot through with Yorkshire humour, cracking characters and an evocative setting. Bumbling yet brilliant Inspector Frank Grasby is the detective hero we've been waiting for. I'm crossing my fingers for more cases to come!—Miranda Dickinson

This was a whole load of fun. A propulsive historical thriller with wonderful characters that make the pages fly. Terrific stuff.—Neil Lancaster

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