A Christmas Escape: A Novel
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (724 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0553391410 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
For countless readers, Christmastime means a delicious new holiday mystery from New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry. Then events take an even darker turn: A body is found, and Charles quickly realizes that the killer must be among the group of guests. But the tranquility of the holiday is swiftly disrupted by a violent quarrel, an unpleasant gentleman’s shocking claims of being stalked, and the ominous stirrings of the local volcano. Unfortunately, there’s no holiday cheer to be found among his fellow guests, who include a pompous novelist, a stuffy colonel, a dangerously ill-matched married couple, and an ailing old man. Lonely Charles Latterly arrives at his small hotel hoping that the island’s blue skies and gentle breezes will brighten his spirits. A Christmas Escape, her thirteenth noel to the season, transports us to the Mediterranean island of Stromboli for an unconventional Yuletide adventure—and an unforgettable volcanic encounter. Praise for the Christmas novels of Anne Perry “Perry’s Victorian-era holiday mysteries
I'm a huge Anne Perry fan but I didn't care Caliope I'm a huge Anne Perry fan but I didn't care for this particular novel as it felt sadder than her usual fare still a decent read though.. Escape at Christmas Jbarr5 A Christmas escape by Anne PerryStarts out when Charlie arrives in Stromboli, a mountainous island off the coast of Greek. He can't wait to walk to the mountain top where the volcano sometimes erupts.Candace startles him, a 17 year old girl. Like tour of this area as I'll nev. "An Island Holiday Murder- Engaging and Bittersweet" according to Sophia Rose. I've said it before, but it bears repeating. I love how the author has made a holiday tradition of writing these Christmas-themed suspenses each year for a side character from one of her historical detective series. This time, the hero is Charles Latterly, brother to Hester M
Praise for the Christmas novels of Anne Perry “Perry’s Victorian-era holiday mysteries are an annual treat.”—The Wall Street Journal A New York Christmas “A thoroughly enjoyable mystery set against the wonderful historical backdrop of 1904 New York City at Christmastime.”—Library Journal (starred review) A Christmas Hope “Very much recommended a wonderful story.”—Historical Novel Review A Christmas Garland “In Anne Perry’s gifted hands, the puzzle plays out brilliantly.”—Greensboro News & Record A Christmas Homecoming “Could have been devised by Agatha Christie Perry is a modern master.”—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A Christmas Odyssey “Perry writes with detail that invades the senses.”—Lincoln Journal Star
Anne Perry is the bestselling author of twelve earlier holiday novels—A New York Christmas, A Christmas Hope, A Christmas Garland, A Christmas Homecoming, A Christmas Odyssey, A Christmas Promise, A Christmas Grace, A Christmas Beginning, A Christmas Secret, A Christmas Guest, A Christmas Visitor, and A Christm