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A Body at the Christmas Book Fair: A festive cosy mystery


Publishing Details

Full Title:

A Body at the Christmas Book Fair: A festive cosy mystery

Contributors:

By (Author) Helen Cox

ISBN:

9781529442175

Publisher:

Quercus Publishing

Imprint:

Quercus Publishing

Publication Date:

17th February 2026

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Other Subjects:

Crime and mystery: cosy mystery

Physical Properties

Number of Pages:

368

Dimensions:

Width 156mm, Height 240mm

Description

***The brand-new festive cosy mystery in the Kitt Hartley series - pre-order now!***

While making merry at the York Christmas Book Fair, Kitt Hartley finds herself drawn into a murder mystery with a festive twist. The victim is Leonard Bell, a festival volunteer who suddenly drops dead during his performance of A Christmas Carol.

The next day, police identify the cause of death as an unknown toxin. Fearing for his own life, Bell's lab partner Kevin Ripley enlists Kitt's help to track down the killer - before it's too late.

As Kitt and her team begin to investigate the poisoning, they uncover a twisting web of long-held grudges and stolen antidotes. But even with surprise help from some very old friends, can Kitt unravel the truth Or will the invisible assassin escape unpunished

Cosy up to enjoy this new Kitt Hartley murder mystery starring some surprise bookish guests, set at the most wonderful time of the year.

Readers love the Kitt Hartley Mysteries:

'What a fantastic, enthralling read'

'A well-crafted, satisfying mystery'

'Perfect for winter months besides the fire'

'I loved it. I know you will, too'

'I couldn't put this book down'

'Absolutely loved it'

Reviews

PRAISE FOR HELEN COX: 'Cosy and amusing' * Irish Independent *
Brilliantly funny and charming * Northern Life *
A great read with smart characters and a clever plot * Candis *
This cosy thriller . . . has a unique atmospheric charm * Woman Magazine *

Author Bio

Helen Cox is a Yorkshire-born novelist and poet. After completing her MA in creative writing at the York St John University, Helen wrote for a range of publications, edited her own independent film magazine and penned three non-fiction books. Helen currently lives by the sea in Sunderland, where she writes poetry, romance novellas, the Kitt Hartley Yorkshire Mystery Series and hosts The Poetrygram podcast.

Helen's Mastermind specialism would be Grease 2 and to this day she adheres to the Pink Lady pledge. More information about Helen can be found on her website: helencoxbooks.com, or on Twitter: @Helenography.

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