The Dead of Winter

Set during a snowy Christmas on an island off the Cornish coast in December 1938, this Golden Age mystery features Josephine Tey and Archie Penrose as they become embroiled in a series of brutal deaths and unexpected guest arrivals. Encumbered by a fierce blizzard and cut off from the outside world, the characters must unravel the mystery amid festive tension and historical intrigue. The novel weaves a classic holiday atmosphere with a suspenseful, contemporary twist.