The Phantom's Festive Fraud: A Beatrice Holloway Mystery (1920s Cosy Mystery)
By C J Arden
A ghostly Victorian gentlemen, snow covered secrets, and a daughter’s quest to find her long-lost father…
Millbrook, England, December 1926. Amateur sleuth Beatrice Holloway should be enjoying the festive season, but when a mysterious phantom begins haunting her beloved village, Christmas cheer quickly turns to winter fear. The ghost leaves messages in frost and fills the night with otherworldly sounds, while heavy snow cuts off the railway lines, isolating the village from the outside world.
The arrival of four intriguing newcomers adds to the mystery. Each appears to have their own connection to Millbrook’s Victorian past, and each harbours secrets that Beatrice must unravel. Meanwhile, Vivian Webb receives unexpected news that could change her life forever.
As Beatrice investigates alongside her beloved Arthur, they discover that beneath this ghostly tale lies a very human story – one of greed, deception, and long-buried truths. Can they expose the truth behind the phantom before the Christmas Eve celebration becomes the perfect cover for something far more sinister?
The Phantom’s Festive Fraud is the fourth instalment in C J Arden’s Beatrice Holloway Mystery series. Set against the backdrop of a snow-covered English village, it weaves together family secrets, romance, and intrigue into a heartwarming holiday mystery. Perfect for fans of Miss Marple who enjoy their Christmas stories with a mysterious twist!
A ghostly Victorian gentlemen, snow covered secrets, and a daughter’s quest to find her long-lost father…
Millbrook, England, December 1926. Amateur sleuth Beatrice Holloway should be enjoying the festive season, but when a mysterious phantom begins haunting her beloved village, Christmas cheer quickly turns to winter fear. The ghost leaves messages in frost and fills the night with otherworldly sounds, while heavy snow cuts off the railway lines, isolating the village from the outside world.
The arrival of four intriguing newcomers adds to the mystery. Each appears to have their own connection to Millbrook’s Victorian past, and each harbours secrets that Beatrice must unravel. Meanwhile, Vivian Webb receives unexpected news that could change her life forever.
As Beatrice investigates alongside her beloved Arthur, they discover that beneath this ghostly tale lies a very human story – one of greed, deception, and long-buried truths. Can they expose the truth behind the phantom before the Christmas Eve celebration becomes the perfect cover for something far more sinister?
The Phantom’s Festive Fraud is the fourth instalment in C J Arden’s Beatrice Holloway Mystery series. Set against the backdrop of a snow-covered English village, it weaves together family secrets, romance, and intrigue into a heartwarming holiday mystery. Perfect for fans of Miss Marple who enjoy their Christmas stories with a mysterious twist!