The Mistletoe Wedding Murders

By: Denzil Meyrick

Brought to you by Penguin.

Inspector Frank Grasby returns in a gripping new murder mystery, from the bestselling author of Murder at Holly House. As the snow falls, the hunt for a killer begins...

Frank Grasby’s father, the Reverend Cyril Grasby, is getting married at Rowntree Hall on Christmas Day 1954. And to make matters worse – Frank is best man.

The guests include important clergymen, and Inspector Arthur Juggers, Frank’s boss. As they gather at Rowntree Hall, the snow begins to fall, cutting them off from the outside world. But shortly after the knot is tied, Dean Welling is found dead, poisoned by mistletoe. In his hand is a crumpled piece of paper – on which is written only the letter ‘G’.

Juggers and Grasby investigate, but things quickly take an even darker turn: a scream rings out late on Christmas Eve, and the body of Reverend Danbury Hollis is discovered in the chapel.

Frank must save the day at his own father’s wedding, but how can he tell who is guilty when every suspect is a vicar? And where can he turn for help, when even the clergy can’t be trusted?

© Denzil Meyrick 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

Critic reviews

Praise for Denzil Meyrick

A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery.

The feel-good factor of this frantic farce is off the scale.

It’s a fun book. Playful. One to make you smile.

A fine, intricately plotted, seasonal mystery, shot through with black humour.

A wonderfully entertaining mystery with great characters, setting and period detail.

Intricately plotted and laced with deliciously dark humour.

Your new festive fave.

A crime Christmas stocking must!