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"The horror on the train, great though it may turn out to be, will not compare with the horror that exists here, in this house."

On Christmas Eve, heavy snowfall brings a train to a halt near the village of Hemmersby. Several passengers take shelter in a deserted country house, where the fire has been lit and the table laid for tea - but no one is at home. Trapped together for Christmas, the passengers are seeking to unravel the secrets of the empty house when a murderer strikes in their midst.

©2014 Estate of J. Jefferson Farjeon (P)2015 Soundings Cosy Historical Mystery Fiction Winter Christmas Scary Crime
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I thoroughly enjoy most detective novels of this era, but must confess this one hasn't really stood the test of time as well as some others, such as those written by Christie or Sayers. The plot line is rather fantastical and not particularly satisfactory; however the characters are interesting enough, and the author manages to create an excellent wintry atmosphere. The narrator is fine, and it's an interesting-enough listen, but I'm not sure I'd rate it among the classics.

Of its time, but still quite entertaining

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I bought this special edition hardback book from Amazon upon it's release date, read it the same day, I absolutely loved it, one of the finest Christmas mystery books I have ever read so buying the audiobook as well was never in doubt and I was not disappointed, very well read by Patience Tomlinson, thoroughly recommend this for a nice cold evening around Christmas!

A delicious Christmas murder mystery.

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You can almost feel the drop in temperature as you turn the pages. You know This is a great mystery, a wee bit creepy and well narrated. Would I listen to more by the same author? Definitely!

Shiveringly cold ...

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Extremely enjoyable. Another reader referred to it as "dated". Strange reaction. It was written in 1937 and aimed at readers of that period. That is part of the pleasure. Time travel.

Lovely period piece excellently read.

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A good fireside read for the festive season. I enjoyed the atmosphere the author creates. Excellent narration.

An enjoyable festive read

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