2024 Re-Read
This mystery may be set at Christmas time, but it is truly an anti-Christmas story. Every member of the Herriard family is despicable in their own way. I had no sympathy when Nathaniel was found stabbed to death in his locked bedroom. My only regret was that the murderer hadn't also extended his hand to include Uncle John in his favours too. Heyer was masterful at creating a cast of characters that I could hate without reservation. It quite distracted my attention from the solution.
It had been four years since I first read this novel and I did remember who did it and how, but it was still entertaining to see how Heyer set up her plot and played with her characters. I picked up a copy of this title at a charity book sale and I believe I will hang onto it. It is a bracing antidote to the cloying sentimentality of the Christmas season. 🎶Deck the halls and not your family, Falalalala🎶
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