犯罪小說女王P. D. 詹姆斯帶來四篇以聖誕節為背景的懸疑短篇故事，包含兩起亞當・達爾格利什早期辦案經歷。從鄉間豪宅的聖誕謀殺，到牽涉遺產與禁忌情感的家庭祕密，這些故事揭露表面平靜下的陰暗角落。詹姆斯以一貫簡練卻充滿張力的筆法，構築出如解謎盒般精巧的情節設計，既有推理趣味，也充滿冬夜氣氛。這是適合寒冷夜晚細細品味的節慶讀物，推薦給喜歡經典英式懸疑與短篇推理的讀者。Four festive stories from P. D. James, the 'Queen of Crime'From a Christmas murder at a country house to an illicit affair and a questionable inheritance, P.D. James's trademark sparkling prose illuminates the secrets that lurk beneath the surface at enforced family gatherings. These puzzle-box mysteries are perfect cosy reading for the darkest days of the year!Including two early cases for Adam Dalgleish - star of the major TV series, DalgleishWhat readers are saying:'A sheer delight.' 5* reader review'Four of the best of P D James short stories.All set around Christmas and all expertly planned, written and executed!' 5* reader review'Perfect for a dark wintry evening.' 5* reader review'Very entertaining, and I loved it.' 5* reader review
