

Agatha's in need of a well-earned break and with Christmas just around the corner it looks like the perfect opportunity to relax. When she receives a letter from an old lady begging for protection, she can't help but spring into action.

When James whisks Agatha away on a seaside trip to work on his new book, the last thing she expects is to end up in Snoth-on-Sea-and be suspected of murder.

Agatha begins to make connections between the killings and the long-ago robbery. But can she unravel the puzzle before another life is lost?

DCI Wilkes hires Agatha to investigate a mysterious death at a jam-making festival, when one of the judges for an event he was competing in plunges from a rooftop.

The police believe the latest death was an accident, but Agatha uncovers a possible connection to an earlier tragedy that may shine light on the motive in this case.