Cantankerous and vinegar-tongued Grandmama, from Anne Perry's Charlotte and Thomas Pitt series, is the leading character in this Christmas novel, which unfolds in the chilly, windswept Romney Marshes off the English Channel. Grandmama arrives on a holiday visit to the home of Charlotte's parents, where a fellow guest—an outcast from her own family—is subsequently murdered. Like the heroes before her in Anne Perry's Christmas novels, Grandmama is called upon to play the role of amateur detective.
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"It is not that this is a "great" book, but it is a Christmas book so I gave it 4 stars. Christmas novels are something I look forward to every year...for fans of Anne Perry, this one does not disappoint, though it is not as mysterious as some of her other books with Charlotte and Pitt are."
— Karla (4 out of 5 stars)
“Hardiman imbues humanity and warmth into each character…This year-round Christmas story is bittersweet and moving.”
— AudioFile“Ably constructed by genre veteran Perry and sure to please those who enjoy holiday-season mysteries.”
— Booklist" Like Anne Perry's Monk novels the best. "
— Terri, 2/4/2014" This was a good little mystery and I enjoyed seeing Mother Ellison from a different perspective. "
— Pam, 1/29/2014" This is a quaint, sweet story of an old person coming alive again in the setting of the possible murder of a new acquaintance. It was a fun, easy read. "
— Leslie, 1/24/2014" Grandmama learns some life lessons and you understand more about why she was so hateful. I like this one a lot. "
— Mary, 1/24/2014" I enjoyed this tale more than the previous two. Mariah, however, was annoying; the mystery tolerable; the writing - excellent. "
— Sergey, 1/23/2014" I enjoyed the evolution of the main character. "
— Sharon, 1/20/2014" I will read other books by the same author. I enjoyed this book. "
— Laura, 1/20/2014" marvelous to see the ascerbic mariah ellison experience a transformational adventure * well done! "
— dOnnabud, 1/19/2014" I had to force myself to finish this book. I haven't read any Anne Perry books before. I'm not sure I'm gonna read anymore. "
— Sharyn, 1/18/2014" Anne Perry takes one of her less-likable characters and involves her in a mystery which changes her life for the better. The message is one of responsibility, redemption, and forgiving. "
— Lewestover, 1/16/2014" Loved this...Loved the changes in Charlottes' aunt. "
— Marlene, 1/4/2014Anne Perry (1938-2023) was an English author of historical detective fiction, mysteries, young-adult fantasy, and young-adult fiction, and holiday novels, with several making the New York Times bestsellers list. Her novels were set in Victorian England, the Ottoman empire, and in Europe during WWI and WWI.
Terrence Hardiman has worked extensively in theater. He began at the Old Vic, went on to repertory at Bristol, and then spent five years as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He played the title role in BBC TV’s The Demon Headmaster, while his other television appearances include major parts in Secret Army, Miss Marple, Hannay, and Inspector Morse. Among his film credits are Mask of Murder, Loophole, and Gandhi.