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Christmas murder mystery game turns deadly, Papa Noel is suspect.
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Death and Papa Noel

a Christmas murder mystery from the author of Death & Croissants

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  • Hardcover

    96 pages

  • Release Date

    13 October 2022

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Summary

A NEW CHRISTMAS SHORT STORY from the author of bestselling murder mystery Death & Croissants

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 hot-footed it from Paris with her chihuahua in tow and an invitation to a Christmas themed murder mystery game. R…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781788424257
ISBN-10:1788424255
Author:Ian Moore
Publisher:Duckworth Books
Imprint:Farrago
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:96
Release Date:13 October 2022
Weight:130g
Series:A Follet Valley Mystery
What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘Like going on a joyous romp through the Loire valley with Agatha Christie, P. G. Woodhouse and M. C. Beaton. A delight’ C. K. MCDonnell


‘Funny, pacey and very entertaining’ Robin Ince


‘Such a brilliant read, smart, funny and his sharp writing captures the nuances of “Anglo-French” relations beautifully’ Zoe Lyons


‘This book is a fun and funny read and I’m very much looking forward to the next one’ Ian Stone


‘Ian Moore is a brilliant, funny writer who perfectly captures the foibles of rural France but judging by this book I will never be visiting his bed and breakfast’ Josh Widdicombe


‘Ian is one of my favourite writers; this is hilarious and a great mystery too’ Janey Godley


‘Beautifully done. Very funny indeed. I can’t imagine how one plots something like that. Tremendous work’ Miles Jupp


‘Good food and a laugh-out-loud mystery. What more could anyone want in these dark times’ Mark Billingham


‘This is like two great books in one, a tricksy whodunnit, and a really, really funny story’ Jason Manford


‘I’m so punchdrunk from the sheer entertainment of it I’ve got a sore jaw. Encore!’ Matt Forde


‘A joyous read!’ Alan Carr


‘A very funny page-turner. Fantastique!’ Adam Kay

About The Author

Ian Moore

Ian Moore is a leading stand-up comedian, known for his sharp, entertaining punditry, who regularly headlines at London’s world-famous Comedy Store. A TV/radio regular, he stars in Dave’s satirical TV show Unspun and Channel 5’s topical comedy Big Mouths. Ian lives in rural France and commutes back to the UK every week. In his spare time, he makes mean chutneys and jams.

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