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Murder at the Christmas Casino
(2024)(Book 13 in the Camille Divine Murder Mystery series)
A novel by Andrea Hicks
LONDON - CHRISTMAS 1925
Camille and Richard thought they were in for a festive evening out when they were invited to a glamorous Christmas celebration at one of London's most exclusive casinos, The London Ivy Rooms. Invited by the enigmatic Lady Agnes Dunbar whom they had previously met under mysterious circumstances in Cairo, the event promises glittering lights, high-stakes gambling, and a touch of Christmas magic.
But when the holiday cheer takes a dark turn, and a dead body is discovered among the revellers, it becomes clear that not everything is as it seems. Lady Agnes, a government agent with a penchant for secrecy and surprises, reveals that she's been on the trail of a fraudulent betting ring operating within the casino's luxurious walls. Camille, Richard, Cecily, Elsie, and Knolly are drawn into a deadly game of deception and intrigue as the stakes rise.
With suspects lurking behind every corner and the clock ticking down to Christmas Day, the duo must navigate a world of lies, secrets, and danger to uncover the truth. Will they be able to unmask the killer and stop the fraudulent ring before it's too late? Or will this Christmas be their last?
Murder at the Christmas Casino is a thrilling festive mystery filled with suspense, unexpected twists, and the perfect dash of seasonal spirit.
For fans of Agatha Christie, Downton Abbey, The Magpie Murders, and The Miss Fisher Mysteries
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Camille and Richard thought they were in for a festive evening out when they were invited to a glamorous Christmas celebration at one of London's most exclusive casinos, The London Ivy Rooms. Invited by the enigmatic Lady Agnes Dunbar whom they had previously met under mysterious circumstances in Cairo, the event promises glittering lights, high-stakes gambling, and a touch of Christmas magic.
But when the holiday cheer takes a dark turn, and a dead body is discovered among the revellers, it becomes clear that not everything is as it seems. Lady Agnes, a government agent with a penchant for secrecy and surprises, reveals that she's been on the trail of a fraudulent betting ring operating within the casino's luxurious walls. Camille, Richard, Cecily, Elsie, and Knolly are drawn into a deadly game of deception and intrigue as the stakes rise.
With suspects lurking behind every corner and the clock ticking down to Christmas Day, the duo must navigate a world of lies, secrets, and danger to uncover the truth. Will they be able to unmask the killer and stop the fraudulent ring before it's too late? Or will this Christmas be their last?
Murder at the Christmas Casino is a thrilling festive mystery filled with suspense, unexpected twists, and the perfect dash of seasonal spirit.
For fans of Agatha Christie, Downton Abbey, The Magpie Murders, and The Miss Fisher Mysteries
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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