The Santa Klaus Murder by Mavis Hay

The Santa Klaus Murder

British Library Crime Classics

Mavis Hay

252 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

'This extremely clever country-house murder mystery is the perfect holiday gift for the avid cosy crime fan. It has an aristocratic setting, a dead earl, and a major suspect ... There are loads of clues, red herrings, and twists in a truly classic...

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Community Reviews Summary of 237 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
relaxing 26%
lighthearted 23%
tense 16%
funny 13%
adventurous 10%
challenging 6%
dark 6%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 20%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 45% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.4

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