Pre-order the gripping new Christmas murder mystery, from the bestselling author of Murder at Holly House. As the snow falls, the hunt for a killer begins...

Frank Grasby’s father, the Reverend Cyril Grasby, is getting married at Rowntree Hall on Christmas Day 1954. And to make matters worse – Frank is best man.

The guests include important clergymen, and Inspector Arthur Juggers, Frank’s boss. As they gather at Rowntree Hall, the snow begins to fall, cutting them off from the outside world. But shortly before the knot is tied, Dean Welling is found dead, poisoned by mistletoe. In his hand is a crumpled piece of paper – on which is written only the letter ‘G’.

Juggers and Grasby investigate, but things quickly take an even darker turn: a scream rings out late on Christmas Eve, and the body of Reverend Danbury Hollis is discovered in the chapel.

Frank must save the day at his own father’s wedding, but how can he tell who is guilty when every suspect is a vicar? And where can he turn for help, when even the clergy can’t be trusted?

Readers love Denzil Meyrick!

‘A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery.’ Sun

‘The feel-good factor of this frantic farce is off the scale.’ The Times

‘It’s a fun book. Playful. One to make you smile.’ Stuart MacBride

‘A fine, intricately plotted, seasonal mystery, shot through with black humour.’ Mail on Sunday


Denzil Meyrick, Audible bestseller, November 2024

Praise for Denzil Meyrick * : *
A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery. * Sun *
The feel-good factor of this frantic farce is off the scale. * The Times *
It’s a fun book. Playful. One to make you smile. * Stuart MacBride *
A fine, intricately plotted, seasonal mystery, shot through with black humour. * Mail on Sunday *
A wonderfully entertaining mystery with great characters, setting and period detail. * Ian Moore *
Intricately plotted and laced with deliciously dark humour. * Sunday Post *
Your new festive fave. * My Weekly *
A crime Christmas stocking must! * Yorkshire Life *

Denzil Meyrick was from Campbeltown on the Kintyre Peninsula in Argyll. After studying politics, he enjoyed a varied career as a police officer, distillery manager, a director of several companies, and an executive producer of a major TV adaptation of his books. Regarded as 'One of Scotland's finest writers' (SWH), he was the No.1 New York Times bestselling author of the DCI Daley series, and the Detective Frank Grasby mysteries, including the Waterstones Thriller of the Month pick, Murder at Holly House.


Denzil died peacefully at his home beside Loch Lomond in Scotland, in February 2025. For more information about his books, visit his website: www.denzilmeyrick.com