A Body at the Christmas Book Fair

Paperback Published on: 05/11/2026
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Synopsis

While making merry at the York Christmas Book Fair, Kitt Hartley finds herself drawn into a murder mystery with a festive twist. The victim is Leonard Bell, a festival volunteer who suddenly drops dead during his performance of A Christmas Carol.

The next day, police identify the cause of death as an unknown toxin. Fearing for his own life, Bell's lab partner Kevin Ripley enlists Kitt's help to track down the killer - before it's too late.

As Kitt and her team begin to investigate the poisoning, they uncover a twisting web of long-held grudges and stolen antidotes. But even with surprise help from some very old friends, can Kitt unravel the truth? Or will the invisible assassin escape unpunished?

Cosy up to enjoy this new Kitt Hartley murder mystery starring some surprise bookish guests, set at the most wonderful time of the year.

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Publisher information

  • Publisher: Quercus Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781529442205
  • Number of pages: 368
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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A Body at the Christmas Book Fair
Cosy Christmas Murder
I have not read any other books in this series, but it reads as a standalone. Kate is at York Christmas book fair and finds herself in the front row for a ... READ MORE
K MacLean
A Body at the Christmas Book Fair
A Christmas mystery, can the team find the killer before it's too late
When I started reading a review copy of this book I didn't know that it was one in a series and the main character, Kitt Hartley, and her partner and frien... READ MORE
Frances A Pearce
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
A Body at the Christmas Book Fair
Perfect Christmas book!
This book is absolute perfection for anyone who loves cosy mysteries and crime fiction. Helen Cox weaves the yuletide atmosphere into a clever mystery feat... READ MORE
Mano.ra
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
A Body at the Christmas Book Fair
Cosy Christmas crime story
The first book by Helen Cox I have read. A cosy Christmas crime story that is a gentle quick read.
Richard Angrave
A Body at the Christmas Book Fair
Cosy Christmas Crime story
The first book by Helen Cox I have read. A cosy Christmas crime story that is a gentle quick read.
Richard Angrave
A Body at the Christmas Book Fair
festive murder at its best
A man dies during a festive reading of A christmas Carol. Kitt finds herself once more involved in a crime. She meets with the work partner only to find he... READ MORE
Kerry Henderson