A Tail of Christmas Murder

<p><strong>A festive English village a retirement home full of secrets and two determined ladies with their loyal dogs.</strong></p><p>Charity was hoping for a merry Christmas in Malvern View Retirement Village - mince pies in the café children making decorations and cosy evenings with her fluffy dog Muffin. But when a mysterious stranger doesn't live to see Christmas morning her peaceful holiday takes an unexpected turn.</p><p>With Dorothy at her side (armed with tea buns and the occasional sherry) Charity begins to untangle a jumble of festive mishaps: jealousies under the mistletoe quarrels over carols and a near-toppled Christmas tree that sets tongues wagging. Behind the sparkle of fairy lights it seems some villagers are hiding secrets darker than the winter nights.</p><p><em>Can two elderly amateur sleuths - and their dogs - unwrap the truth before another accident spoils the season? Or will danger shadow Charity's new life of knitting cake and crossword puzzles?</em></p><p>Perfect for fans of:<br>• Senior sleuths in cozy mysteries<br>• Old ladies (and their dogs!) solving murders<br>• Retirement village murder mysteries<br>• English village cozy mysteries with animals cake and Christmas cheer</p>