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A Body at the Christmas Book Fair: A festive cosy mystery, perfect for book lovers
Helen Cox
Christmas, Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Crime & mystery
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- Hardback Feb 17, 2026 | 9781529442175 | RRP $55.00 Pre-Order
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- Hardback Feb 17, 2026 | 9781529442175 | RRP $55.00 Pre-Order
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- Audiobook Nov 6, 2025 | 9781529442199 | RRP $44.99 Buy Now
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- Hardback Feb 17, 2026 | 9781529442175 | RRP $55.00 Pre-Order
- e-Book Nov 6, 2025 | 9781529442182 | RRP $12.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Nov 6, 2025 | 9781529442199 | RRP $44.99 Buy Now
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The brand new festive mystery, starring everyone's favourite librarian-turned-sleuth, Kitt Hartley. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Betty Rowlands and Faith Martin.
***The brand-new festive cosy mystery in the Kitt Hartley series!***
While making merry at the York Christmas Book Fair, Kitt Hartley finds herself drawn into a murder mystery with a festive twist. The victim is Leonard Bell, a festival volunteer who suddenly drops dead during his performance of A Christmas Carol.
The next day, police identify the cause of death as an unknown toxin. Fearing for his own life, Bell's lab partner Kevin Ripley enlists Kitt's help to track down the killer - before it's too late.
As Kitt and her team begin to investigate the poisoning, they uncover a twisting web of long-held grudges and stolen antidotes. But even with surprise help from some very old friends, can Kitt unravel the truth? Or will the invisible assassin escape unpunished?
Cosy up to enjoy this new Kitt Hartley murder mystery starring some surprise bookish guests, set at the most wonderful time of the year.
Readers love the Kitt Hartley Mysteries:
'What a fantastic, enthralling read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A well-crafted, satisfying mystery' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Perfect for winter months besides the fire' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I loved it. I know you will, too' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I couldn't put this book down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Absolutely loved it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Praise for A Body at the Christmas Book Fair: A festive cosy mystery, perfect for book lovers
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PRAISE FOR HELEN COX: 'Cosy and amusing' - Irish Independent
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Brilliantly funny and charming - Northern Life
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A great read with smart characters and a clever plot - Candis
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This cosy thriller . . . has a unique atmospheric charm - Woman Magazine
Helen Cox
Helen Cox is a Yorkshire-born novelist and poet. Since completing her MA in creative writing at the York St John University, Helen has written for a range of publications and has had her stories translated into several languages.
Helen currently lives by the sea in Sunderland where she writes poetry, romance and mystery books.
More information can be found about Helen on her website: helencoxbooks.com or at substack.com/@helenography.
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