Murder in the Manger: A warm, festive village mystery

Festive glee is everywhere in the charming Cotswold village of Wendlebury Barrow. But the holiday mood quickly goes from merry to messy when Sophie Sayers' ex-boyfriend arrives and steals the spotlight as the director of the nativity play that Sophie herself has written.Then, during the live performance at St Bride's Church, a young woman rushes up the aisle in panic, claiming her baby has vanished from the manger. Chaos erupts. With old secrets, tangled hearts, and a shocking family revelation waiting in the wings, this countryside Christmas may prove unforgettable for everyone.Perfect for fans of British small-town mysteries, "Murder in the Manger" is a warm, witty holiday cozy mystery full of classic English humor, local Cotswolds charm, and Christmas festivities gone hilariously wrong.