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A mysterious disappearance during a village Christmas pageant at Hilary Bill-Tasman’s manor sparks a chilling investigation. Inspector Roderick Alleyn, joined by his wife, delves into the twisted festivities and the background of an eccentric group of guests and former prison inmates.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Ngaio Marsh
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