About the book
Ring in the season with another Mrs. Jeffries tale of holiday homicide.
Moments after a high tea is interrupted by a fire in the servants’ hall, art collector Daniel McCourt is found sprawled on the floor of his study under a bundle of mistletoe, his throat slit by the bloody sword lying next to his body. Could the killer be a disgruntled lover, sending a message by murdering McCourt under the mistletoe? Could it be one of his fellow collectors, pointedly using one of McCourt’s own acquisitions to kill him?
Inspector Witherspoon is determined to solve the case—preferably before Christmas Eve—but of course he will need some assistance from the always sharp-witted Mrs. Jeffries, who has her own theories on why McCourt had to die by the sword...
Editions of Mrs. Jeffries & the Mistletoe Mix-Up
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780425243572
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780425251706
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101545454
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Ring in the season with another Mrs. Jeffries tale of holiday homicide.
Moments after a high tea is interrupted by a fire in the servants’ hall, art collector Daniel McCourt is found sprawled on the floor of his study under a bundle of mistletoe, his throat slit by the bloody sword lying next to his body. Could the killer be a disgruntled lover, sending a message by murdering McCourt under the mistletoe? Could it be one of his fellow collectors, pointedly using one of McCourt’s own acquisitions to kill him?
Inspector Witherspoon is determined to solve the case—preferably before Christmas Eve—but of course he will need some assistance from the always sharp-witted Mrs. Jeffries, who has her own theories on why McCourt had to die by the sword...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mrs. Jeffries & the Mistletoe Mix-Up about?
Ring in the season with another Mrs. Jeffries tale of holiday homicide.
Moments after a high tea is interrupted by a fire in the servants’ hall, art collector Daniel McCourt is found sprawled on the floor of his study under a bundle of mistletoe, his throat slit by the bloody sword lying next to his body. Could the killer be a disgruntled lover, sending a message by murdering McCourt under the mistletoe? Could it be one of his fellow collectors, pointedly using one of McCourt’s own acquisitions to kill him?
Inspector Witherspoon is determined to solve the case—preferably before Christmas Eve—but of course he will need some assistance from the always sharp-witted Mrs. Jeffries, who has her own theories on why McCourt had to die by the sword...
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Mrs. Jeffries & the Mistletoe Mix-Up?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: cosy mystery
Where can I read a sample of Mrs. Jeffries & the Mistletoe Mix-Up?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780425243572
Is Mrs. Jeffries & the Mistletoe Mix-Up part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series A Victorian Mystery
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Mrs. Jeffries & the Mistletoe Mix-Up?
Emily Brightwell
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Mrs. Jeffries & the Mistletoe Mix-Up is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780425243572) and paperback(ISBN 9780425251706) and ebook(ISBN 9781101545454)
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