From Publishers Weekly
Sly humor and domestic details drive this chatty 10th installment in Daheim's Bed-and-Breakfast Mystery series. An ill-tempered matriarch's refusal to join her neighbors in putting up outdoor Christmas decorations sets the stage for the woman's bloody demise. Judith Flynn, who runs a B&B in this tiny Pacific Northwest community, isn't so sure that the deceased's husband is really the killer. She begins snooping despite warnings from her cop husband, and her discoveries prompt the police to widen their pool of suspects (even to Judith's mom, who retaliates against the indignity by removing her dentures and smiling: "a fearsome sight"). This is light and cozy fare from the prolific Daheim, also known for her Alpine series.
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Product Description
Hillside Manor's neighbors all adored proprietor Judith McMonigle Flynn's festive suggestion to deck the halls and houses in their cul-de-sac with eye-catching Christmas finery -- except Enid Goodrich.The grumpy old humbug refused to cooperate.Then someone cooked her Christmas goose -- silencing Enid's objections with a handy hatchet. Though Judith's already got a lot under her tree -- what with holidy business booming and the anticipated unwanted arrival of hubby Joe's soused ex-spouse -- she's not about to let murder mess up what's left of her seasonal spirit. With the help of irrepressible cousin Renie, Judith's determined to wrap up this case for Christmas -- and expose the Scrooge-slayer who felt strongly that the only Goodrich is a Deadrich.
