Tag: Christmas Day

Dead Festive by Peter Buckman

Murder, mince pies, and mayhem—a family Christmas takes a deadly turn. For veteran lawyer Leo, Christmas Day is going according to plan. His vegetarian Wellington has been well received; his beloved partner Marion has finally introduced him to her dress-wearing brother Harold, who seems very happy with his partner Julian; Leo’s granddaughter Jazz is behaving impeccably; and his oldest friend Dennis, the doyen of … Read More Dead Festive by Peter Buckman

A very European Christmas

Christmas Eve and the children are eagerly waiting for Santa to arrive. ‘I’m going to stay up all night until he comes down the chimney!’ ‘Me too.’ A box of six mince pies from Sainsbury’s and a glass of milk with a whisky chaser have been unceremoniously left on the hearth rug for Father Christmas and Rudolph. By about nine thirty the boys are … Read More A very European Christmas