The Christmas Case begins with an Excusion Train, being hired by a local Mill Owner in the Black Country to take his staff and their families to his country estate in The Malvern Hills for tea and to see real reindeer and a visit with a present for the children from Santa Claus. Whilst the train is going through a long tunnel it comes to a stop and the factory manager Cyril Hubbleday gets out of his carriage and walks to the engine to see why they have stopped, the weather being very cold and icy he is annoyed at the delay. As he reaches the engine a single shot is heard and Hubbleday falls to the ground dead.
It is decided to get the train moving and cover the body telling the families on the train that a cow had been struck by a train so they were not upset and the excusion continues. The local constabulary are ready and willing to get the investigation under way until they are told that Her Ladyship who resides in the big house in Great Malvern has called in Scotland Yard, in the form of Inspector Colbeck and Sgt Leeming so that the matter can be handled and solved before Christmas.
Colbeck & Leeming are given their orders by their boss Chief Inspector Tallis but before they leave he tells them that he will be accompanying them this time as he wants to visit Great Malvern as he is intending on retiring from the Force and move there. Colbeck & Leeming know that this will add days if not weeks to the investigation as Tallis has a habit of interfering and they are both hoping to solve the matter and be home with their families in London for Christmas.
Will they succeed or will they miss Christmas entirely with their families?
I love these books they have the charm of the mystery novel without any of the angst that some can have. I have not quite finished it yet but can’t wait.
Happy Reading Everyone.
Hugs & Love Susie & Coco xx
This sounds like a great read!
That sounds like a fun read!! Today is the perfect day to sit and read by a fire…snow is falling again!! Hope you get a chance to sew this weekend!!