Death and Papa Noel

Joyeux Noël mes amis! Who am I? And who murdered me? A Christmas short story from the Times bestselling cosy crime author


Richard Ainsworth is preparing for the Christmas of his dreams: quiet, no guests at his French B&B and his favourite films on the TV. None of which seems on the cards when his rural peace is shattered by the unexpected arrival of a familiar face.


Valérie d’Orçay has hotfooted it from Paris with her chihuahua in tow and an invitation to a Christmas themed murder mystery game. Richard begrudgingly dresses up as Father Christmas, but the costume becomes the least of his worries when he realises this isn't a game to everyone.


As other guests arrive to join the hunt, can Richard work out who is the victim - and who is murderer?