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 village of secrets
It's December 1952, and a dead stranger has been found lodged up the chimney of Holly House in the remote town of Elderby. Is he a simple thief, or a would-be killer? Either way, he wasn't on anyone's Christmas wish list.

A mystery that can't be solved 
Inspector Frank Grasby is ordered to investigate. The victim of some unfortunate misunderstandings, he hopes this case will help clear his name. But as is often the way for Grasby, things most certainly don't go according to plan.

A Christmas to remember 
Soon blizzards hit the North York Moors, cutting off the village from help, and the local doctor's husband is found murdered. Grasby begins to realise that everyone in Elderby is hiding something - and if he can't uncover the truth soon, the whole country will pay a dreadful price...

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781787637184
Publisher:	Penguin Random House UK
Publication date:	12/21/2023
Pages:	432
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Denzil Meyrick is from Campbeltown on the Kintyre Peninsula in Argyll. After studying politics, he enjoyed a varied career as a police officer, distillery manager, and director of several companies. He is the No.1 bestselling author of the DCI Daley series, and is now an executive producer of a major TV adaptation of his books.

Denzil lives on Loch Lomondside in Scotland with his wife Fiona and cats. You can find him on Twitter @Lochlomonden, Facebook @DenzilMeyrickAuthor, or on 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

Praise for Denzil Meyrick—

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