A Candle for Christmas & Other Stories
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Publishing Details
A Candle for Christmas & Other Stories
By (Author) Reginald Hill
Foreword by Mick Herron
HarperCollins Publishers
Hemlock Press
30th September 2025
26th September 2024
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Classic crime and mystery fiction
Historical crime and mysteries
Crime and mystery: police procedural
Crime and mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction
Short stories
Humorous fiction
Narrative theme: Love and relationships
Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss
823.92
Physical Properties
Paperback
288
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 20mm
320g
Description
A fantastic mystery short story collection, the perfect Christmas gift for crime fiction lovers
A beloved detective dies in a fire
Sherlock Holmes takes a trip to Italy
A disastrous case of mistaken identity
From his well-loved detective duo, DCI Dalziel and DI Pascoe to his own reimagining of Sherlock Holmes, Reginald Hills unforgettable characters and unique blend of humour and suspense make him one of Britains greatest crime writers. Complete with a foreword by Mick Herron, this collection of short stories showcases the very best of this iconic mystery writer.
Author Bio
Reginald Hill is a native of Cumbria and former resident of Yorkshire, the setting for his novels featuring Superintendent Dalziel and DCI Pascoe, the best detective duo on the scene bar none (Daily Telegraph). Their appearances have won him numerous awards including a CWA Gold Dagger and Lifetime Achievement award. They have also been adapted into a hugely popular BBC TV series.
