Murder at the Theatre Royale: The perfect murder mystery

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Murder stalks a touring stage production of A Christmas Carol in this 1930s-set festive mystery. It's Christmas at London's Theatre Royale and journalist Daphne King is determined to solve an extraordinary mystery... December 1935. Director Monty Harrison's production of A Christmas Carol has had a troubled run on its tour of regional theatres. With tensions amongst the cast running high, the company reach their final stop - London's Theatre Royale. Catastrophe, however, strikes on opening night- Scrooge dies on stage, the result (it is presumed) of a heart attack. But the show must go on. Until, that is, a leading theatre critic - and old rival of Monty's - is killed backstage. Are those associated with the production being picked off one by one Budding journalist Daphne King takes up the case... Readers love Ada Moncrieff's Christmas mysteries- 'Brilliant...full of twists and turns' 'A modern rival to Agatha Christie' 'A new festive favourite'

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(Praise for Murder Most Festive) If you're a fan of historical mysteries, then Murder Most Festive should be at the top of your to-read list * Cultured Vultures *
A lovely stocking-filler for theatre and murder mystery enthusiasts. * Tablet *
Theatrical festive escapism for fans of the golden age who like their crime set firmly in that time * The Times *
A slow burner, full of red herrings and characters, and keeps you guessing till the end * Yours *

Author Bio

Ada Moncrieff was born in London and has lived in Madrid and Paris. She studied English at Cambridge University, and has worked in theatre, publishing and as a teacher. Murder Most Festive is her first novel.