Murder at Wintertide

A cottage by the sea for George and his family, snow transforming the landscape in a magical Christmas scene - this would be idyllic if, days earlier a body had not washed up on the beach. George can't help wondering if it's got anything to do with the strange light he's seen falling form the cliff top. Together with his cousin Isla, they decide to investigate but, as they come close to the truth, they also put themselves into danger. Someone is desperate to keep the truth hidden, by any means, whether George and Isla are combing the beach for fossils or taking to the sea for a fishing trip with their grandfather. And is their mysterious foe really a stranger or someone closer to them than they realise?

I absolutely LOVE Fleur Hitchcock's murder mysteries so it was a real treat to be able to read Murder at Wintertide on NetGalley. From the very first pages, Fleur's warmly drawn characters and setting pull you in and never let you go (in a very good way!). You just wish you could be part of it, danger and all, so compelling are her descriptions of family life and relationships, and the parts of England she knows so well and shares with her readers. A Christmas murder mystery to read any time of the year with a steaming hot chocolate by your side, and read again and again!

Fleur Hitchcock has written another great children's mystery book. We have read all of the others in this series and the children were very excited to start a new instalment . They are such immersive engaging books and suitable for all of the family to read together.