Secrets in the Snow Other Christmas Crime Stories [Hardcover]

Crime doesnt stop for the holidays, as this anthology of gripping Christmas mysteries shows with its baffling robberies, mysterious deaths and family gatherings that go terribly wrong.

When snow falls and darkness comes early, its the perfect setting for murder and intrigue. And when family and friends gather in country houses for jolly festivities, theyre certainly not expecting guests and priceless jewellery to go missing. But its fertile ground for classic crime writers such as Arthur Conan Doyle, G. K. Chesterton and Dorothy L. Sayers who, amongst others, are showcased in this nail-biting collection.

Part of the Macmillan Collectors Library: a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. The stories inSecrets in the Snow & Other Christmas Crime Storieshave been selected and introduced by writer Matthew Booth.

A thoroughly entertaining collection of classic crime stories set in the deep midwinter.Matthew Booth is the author of the Everett Carr mysteries, novels inspired by the famous golden age of detective fiction. An expert on crime writing, Matthew frequently appears at events, discussing topics such as Sherlock Holmes, crime and supernatural fiction, film noir and Jack the Ripper. A member of the Crime Writers Association, he is editor of its monthly magazine,Red Herrings, and he is the co-host of the film-noir podcastMean Streets.