An Uncommonly Festive Fiasco: A cosy Christmas murder mystery perfect to curl up with
Aug 2026 · Dinner Lady Detectives Book 8 · Sold by Penguin
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‘At the top of the tree of modern whodunnits’ Ian Moore
Festive joy and goodwill to all abounds, unless you’re arch enemies...
As Christmas approaches, Margery and her team of dinner ladies are asked to cater for the popular Ittonvale Winter Festival. However, the event is thrown into jeopardy by a wild storm – and a sinister turn of events.
Food vendor Elliot is found dead, with a severe head injury, lying among toppled Christmas decorations. There are rumours of an argument with a rival stall owner the previous night. Could foul play be involved?
The police can’t reach the site until the weather changes, so Margery and Clementine are vigilant for suspicious behaviour. If their instincts are right, it means all attendees are trapped – including a possible murder.
As the duo get closer to the truth, they uncover a web of jealousy, competition and long held grudges. They must solve the case quickly, and before things descend further into mayhem...
A delightfully cosy Christmas crime novel perfect for reading in front of the fire. For fans of Ian Moore, Fiona Leitch and Richard Coles.
READER PRAISE FOR AN UNCOMMONLY FESTIVE FIASCO
‘A delightfully chaotic and satisfyingly twisty holiday mystery that has the perfect amount of festive mayhem with a dash of murder... curling up with this book feels like catching up with old friends!’
‘A lovely warm jumper in its cosy familiarity. A cosy murder mystery that is full of humour and heart’
‘Christmas and crime go together like port and stilton... a deliciously chaotic Christmas mystery that combines festive mayhem, amateur sleuthing and a satisfyingly tangled set of motives’
‘I really enjoyed this edition in the series, it's full of farce but also a sprinkling of murder and villainy. The dinner ladies are really tested to their limits in this one, with a shortage of power, food, and latterly Christmas spirit!’
‘With plenty of twists and turns, Hendy has masterfully crafted a mystery that deftly balances the suspects, clues and red herrings and will leave you pondering the whodunit until the final reveal’
Festive joy and goodwill to all abounds, unless you’re arch enemies...
As Christmas approaches, Margery and her team of dinner ladies are asked to cater for the popular Ittonvale Winter Festival. However, the event is thrown into jeopardy by a wild storm – and a sinister turn of events.
Food vendor Elliot is found dead, with a severe head injury, lying among toppled Christmas decorations. There are rumours of an argument with a rival stall owner the previous night. Could foul play be involved?
The police can’t reach the site until the weather changes, so Margery and Clementine are vigilant for suspicious behaviour. If their instincts are right, it means all attendees are trapped – including a possible murder.
As the duo get closer to the truth, they uncover a web of jealousy, competition and long held grudges. They must solve the case quickly, and before things descend further into mayhem...
A delightfully cosy Christmas crime novel perfect for reading in front of the fire. For fans of Ian Moore, Fiona Leitch and Richard Coles.
READER PRAISE FOR AN UNCOMMONLY FESTIVE FIASCO
‘A delightfully chaotic and satisfyingly twisty holiday mystery that has the perfect amount of festive mayhem with a dash of murder... curling up with this book feels like catching up with old friends!’
‘A lovely warm jumper in its cosy familiarity. A cosy murder mystery that is full of humour and heart’
‘Christmas and crime go together like port and stilton... a deliciously chaotic Christmas mystery that combines festive mayhem, amateur sleuthing and a satisfyingly tangled set of motives’
‘I really enjoyed this edition in the series, it's full of farce but also a sprinkling of murder and villainy. The dinner ladies are really tested to their limits in this one, with a shortage of power, food, and latterly Christmas spirit!’
‘With plenty of twists and turns, Hendy has masterfully crafted a mystery that deftly balances the suspects, clues and red herrings and will leave you pondering the whodunit until the final reveal’
‘At the top of the tree of modern whodunnits’ Ian Moore
Festive joy and goodwill to all abounds, unless you’re arch enemies...
As Christmas approaches, Margery and her team of dinner ladies are asked to cater for the popular Ittonvale Winter Festival. However, the event is thrown into jeopardy ...
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About the author
Hannah Hendy lives in a small town in South Wales with her wife, their daughter, and two spoilt cats. A professional chef by trade, she started writing to fill the time between shifts. She now writes cosy crime fulltime, a dream job! She is the author of the bestselling cosy crime series, The Dinner Lady Detectives, published by Canelo Crime and Canelo US. Hannah is represented by Francesca Riccardi at Kate Nash Literary Agency. Instagram - @hannahhendywrites Facebook - @hannahhendywrites Twitter - @hendyhannah Website – hannahhendywrites.com
Hannah Hendy lives in a small town in South Wales with her wife, their daughter, and two spoilt cats. A professional chef by trade, she started writing to fill the time between shifts. She now writes cosy crime fulltime, a dream job! She is the author of the bestselling cosy crime series, The Din...
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