Festive glee is everywhere in the charming Cotswold village of Wendlebury Barrow. But the holiday mood quickly goes from merry to messy when Sophie Sayers’ ex-boyfriend arrives and steals the spotlight as the director of the nativity play that Sophie herself has written.

Then, during the live performance at St Bride’s Church, a young woman rushes up the aisle in panic, claiming her baby has vanished from the manger. Chaos erupts. With old secrets, tangled hearts, and a shocking family revelation waiting in the wings, this countryside Christmas may prove unforgettable for everyone.

Perfect for fans of British small-town mysteries, 'Murder in the Manger' is a warm, witty holiday cozy mystery full of classic English humor, local Cotswolds charm, and Christmas festivities gone hilariously wrong.

Debbie Young is the author of the Sophie Sayers Village Mysteries, a cozy mystery series set in a picturesque English village, blending British humor, amateur sleuthing, and classic whodunit storytelling. With a background in publishing and bookselling, Debbie Young brings authenticity, charm, and a keen understanding of the genre to her work.