A festive house party takes a sinister turn...

Victor Narraway and his wife, Lady Vespasia, are invited to spend Christmas at Cavendish Hall with a gathering of old acquaintances, but it is not the quiet, rather stiff house party they had expected. While there, Victor must undertake his final mission for Special Branch, reminiscent of another one in the past, at which he had tragically failed.

When disaster strikes and one of the guests is left for dead, Victor fears that history is repeating itself. But which of them is intent on murder? And can Victor accept that he is not to blame...?

A Christmas Gathering is the gripping new festive mystery from the pen of Anne Perry, the master of Victorian crime.

About the Author
Anne Perry is a New York Times bestselling author noted for her memorable characters, historical accuracy and exploration of social and ethical issues. She has written a multitude of bestselling novels including her highly acclaimed Monk mysteries, Pitt novels and, most recently, a spy thriller featuring Elena Standish. Anne Perry was selected by The Times as one of the twentieth century's '100 Masters of Crime'.

Reviews
Praise for Anne Perry's Christmas novellas: 'A bite-sized mystery that could be fitted in after your Christmas lunch - Daily Telegraph

If Christmas puts you in the mood for a good Agatha Christie, try Perry - Glasgow Evening Times

Delightful...The perfect gift for a whodunit addict - Oxford Times

With its powerful message of responsibility and redemption - 'We need both to forgive and to be forgiven' - it conveys a moral force in keeping with the season - Wall Street Journal

A Christmas cracker full of rich storytelling, classic conundrums, timeless life lessons and the gift of forgiveness - Lancashire Evening Post

The tale is redolent with Victorian atmosphere, from the hypocritical snobbishness to the rigid social conventions of the time - Tangled Web

[An] engaging historical mystery . . . a winner - Booklist



Book Information
ISBN 9781472257178
Author Anne Perry
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint Headline Book Publishing
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 320g
Dimensions(mm) 220mm * 140mm * 24mm