Geheimnis in Rot

Aunt Mildred has always suspected it: gathering the family at Christmas is not a good idea. When the family patriarch is found with a bullet in his head, a dispute over his inheritance ignites at the festive table. This newly rediscovered classic by Mavis Doriel Hay is a must-read for all crime fans and is perfect for distracting from one's own family dramas at Christmas. The traditional family celebration at the Melbury household begins rather ominously when Sir Osmond is found murdered by a guest dressed as Santa Claus. However, the mourning of the assembled relatives is limited, as Sir Osmond leaves behind a substantial inheritance. Each of the invited family members stands to gain from the patriarch's death – only the Santa Claus, who had plenty of opportunities to send the old man to the afterlife, has no motive. Amidst jealousy, accusations, and disgust, it ultimately becomes clear: there cannot have been just one disguised Santa Claus.