As Christmas approaches in the Cornish town of Seal Bay festive cheer fills the air. Twinkling lights jingling bells and sparkling trees adorn every corner and Morwenna Mutton the sharp-witted sexagenarian sleuth is eagerly counting down the days. But when local author Pawly Yelland is discovered dead at a party a champagne flute in one hand and a mince pie in the other it seems this Christmas will be anything but merry. Known for his grudges against several neighbours Pawly had recently made no secret of his disdain for some of the local crowd - and now with his death a long list of suspects emerges. As the police begin narrowing down those with a motive Morwenna knows she’s the only one who can uncover the truth and restore some yuletide magic to Seal Bay. But things take a darker turn. Mysterious Christmas cards begin arriving at doorsteps and sightings of a sinister Santa-costumed figure at windows only add to the growing tension. Can Morwenna solve the murder before Christmas is ruined for good?
Jilly Bond has been an actress for over 25 years, working in theatres around the country – Bath Theatre Royal, Coventry Belgrade, Bristol Old Vic, Bolton Octagon, King’s Glasgow, Plymouth Theatre ... more
