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Set in a grand Great Britain country home on Christmas Day, The Santa Klaus Murder follows the tragic shooting of Sir Osmond Melbury by an unknown attendee in a Santa Claus (or Klaus) costume. With the family gathering turning into a crime scene, the novel unfolds through a series of written statements from each suspect, offering multiple perspectives and clues. A determined investigator must sift through these accounts, family secrets, and motives to identify the killer among the numerous potential culprits.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Mavis Doriel Hay
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