On Christmas Eve, American widow Dorothy Martin discovers a body in church and is drawn into a village mystery in England. The series opener is driven by its cozy atmosphere and character work.

A church on a snowy night becomes the first clue.

Forensic anthropologist Elizabeth MacPherson becomes entangled in two murder cases and one older mystery. The novel sits at the center of a series that mixes humor, legal trouble, and violence against women.

Behind the murders, wit and irony keep working.

The story can be confirmed as a short piece included in the 1995 anthology Malice Domestic 4. Current bibliographic searches did not trace it as a standalone book.

It is recorded as an award-winning short story inside an anthology.

A walking guide to Chicago’s literary landmarks, this book lets readers explore the city through the mysteries set there. It is a practical title that links local geography to the reading experience.

It turns fictional settings into a real city walk.