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Crime for Christmas is a hardcover anthology of Christmas-themed crime stories curated by Richard Dalby. The collection reminds readers that holiday cheer can hide a darker undercurrent of murder and intrigue, drawing on celebrated mystery writers spanning more than a century.
Highlights include Doyle’s classic "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle", Christie’s suspenseful "A Christmas Tragedy", and Ellis Peters’ moral tale "The Trinity Cat". Other contributions come from H.C. Bailey, Thomas Hardy, H.R.F. Keating, Edgar Wallace, and more.
Whether you are seeking holiday suspense, classic detective tales, or a new way to enjoy the season, this collection offers a varied roster of crime fiction that balances festive settings with engaging mysteries.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Richard Dalby
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