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Murder at the Theatre Royale: Volume 2

Ada Moncrieff

Murder stalks a touring stage production ofA Christmas Carolin this 1930s-set festive mystery

Christmas 1935 at London's Theatre Royale and the drama has turned deadly...

December 1935. Director Chester Harrison's production of A Christmas Carol has had a troubled run on its tour of regional theatres. With tensions amongst the cast running high, the company reach their final stop - London's Theatre Royale - a few days before Christmas. Catastrophe, however, strikes on opening night: 'Scrooge' dies on stage, seemingly due to a heart attack. But the show must go on. Until, that is, an old rival of Chester's is murdered in a dressing room. Are those associated with the production being picked off one by one? Journalist Daphne King is determined to reveal the truth...

Readers love Ada Moncrieff's Christmas mysteries:

'A cozy murder mystery with the added charm of a Christmas setting. What more could a reader want?!'
'Brilliant...full of twists and turns'
'A modern rival to Agatha Christie'
A new festive favorite'
'A jolly romp through murder, mystery and mayhem'

Book Details

  • Publisher: Vintage
  • Publish Date: Sep 5th, 2023
  • Pages: 256
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.52in - 5.14in - 0.68in - 0.41lb
  • EAN: 9781529115314
  • Categories: Mystery & Detective - HistoricalHolidays

About the Author

Ada Moncrieff is the author of Murder Most Festive and Murder at the Theatre Royale. She lives and works in London.

Praise for this book

(Praise for Murder Most Festive) If you're a fan of historical mysteries, then Murder Most Festive should be at the top of your to-read list--Cultured Vultures

A lovely stocking-filler for theatre and murder mystery enthusiasts.--Tablet

Theatrical festive escapism for fans of the golden age who like their crime set firmly in that time--The Times

A slow burner, full of red herrings and characters, and keeps you guessing till the end--Yours