ONE OF THE TIMES BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR

Perfect for a quick fix of golden-age crime.. well worth reading by candlelight before turning in on Christmas Eve... - JANICE HALLETT, THE SUNDAY TIMES

It’s only the afternoon, but dusk is already falling and a log fire burning in the grate. Outside, frost coats the tree branches and snow sparkles on the ground. And somewhere in the darkness, a murderer is making plans ...

Here are ten classic crime stories for the winter months, from the greatest minds of the mystery genre. So bundle up, grab a glass of mulled wine, and get ready to be puzzled, astonished and entertained by these festive stories of murder and mayhem.