The cover design is gorgeous and enticed me to read this story! ❤️ It's an entertaining cozy murder mystery, set in a stately home at Christmastime, with strong Downton Abbey vibes. I enjoyed the twists and turns in the plot, the bit where they used a tin bath as a sledge, the descriptions of gorgeous 1920s fashions, and the sweet chemistry/banter between the detective Ellie and her fiancé Hugh. This is the 20th instalment in the Eleanor Swift mystery series, but it's written in a way that also works just fine as a standalone story.

Many thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the advance copy.