A Christmas Murder in Merrywell

Jane Bettany author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Publishing:9th Oct '25

£9.99

This title is due to be published on 9th October, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

A Christmas Murder in Merrywell cover

Don’t miss this cozy crime, amateur sleuthing, festive murder mystery to read in winter 2025!

A cosy, festive murder mystery to curl up with in front of the fire, for fans of Clare Chase and Katie Gayle. PRE-ORDER NOW.A cosy, festive murder mystery to curl up with in front of the fire, for fans of Clare Chase and Katie Gayle. PRE-ORDER NOW.

In the charming village of Merrywell, an exciting new Christmas Market is bringing festive cheer and bustling crowds. But as the stallholders celebrate in the village bookshop at the end of a successful first day, someone rushes in to announce that a body has been found.

Once again in the wrong place at the wrong time, Violet Brewster is on hand to offer the police her astute – if perhaps unwelcome – opinion on the crime. While the police dismiss the death as an accident, Violet senses that there’s more to this tragedy than meets the eye.

Determined to uncover the truth, she must navigate a maze of secrets and lies before the killer strikes again. As the festive season unfolds, can Violet solve the mystery before it’s too late?

Praise for Jane Bettany:

'An entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop.’ Clare Chase

'If it’s cosy crime you’re after, this has all the essential ingredients’ Daily Mail

‘Jane Bettany delivers cosy with a dash of sass – thoroughly enjoyable and utterly irresistible’ Peter Boland

‘A murder mystery with a blossoming romance … what more could one ask for? Delicious!’ Katie Gayle

‘Completely compelling from the get-go, I didn’t want to put it down! Brilliant cosy mystery at its most charming best.’ Jonathan Whitelaw

‘A perfect cosy mystery with an engaging cast of characters and a beautifully drawn setting’ Roz Watkins

'If you love cozy crime/mystery books then you will not be disappointed… A book to put to the top of your ‘must read now’ pile!’ C.L. Peache

'A cosy mystery to keep you guessing' My Weekly

ISBN: 9780008714833

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 16mm

Weight: 180g

256 pages