Murder at the Theatre Royale

Murder at the Theatre Royale

The perfect murder mystery

Summary

It's Christmas at London's Theatre Royale and journalist Daphne King is determined to solve an extraordinary mystery...

December 1935. Director Chester Harrison's production of A Christmas Carol has had a troubled run on its tour of regional theatres. With tensions amongst the cast running high, the company reach their final stop - London's Theatre Royale - a few days before Christmas.

Catastrophe, however, strikes on opening night: 'Scrooge' dies on stage, seemingly due to a heart attack. But the show must go on. Until, that is, an old rival of Chester's is murdered in a dressing room. Are those associated with the production being picked off one by one? Journalist Daphne King is determined to reveal the truth...

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Readers love Ada Moncrieff's Christmas mysteries:

'Brilliant...full of twists and turns'

'A modern rival to Agatha Christie'

'A new festive favourite'

Reviews

  • (Praise for Murder Most Festive) If you're a fan of historical mysteries, then Murder Most Festive should be at the top of your to-read list
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About the author

Ada Moncrieff

Ada Moncrieff is the author of Murder Most Festive and Murder at the Theatre Royale. She lives and works in London.
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