Blurb: Candle for a Corpse: A Berdie Elliott Advent Mystery by Marilyn Leach is
a Christmas whodunit with plot twists, shifty suspects, and loving
villagers. All of it’s sprinkled with
English grace and humor. Who would
believe an advent wreath could solve a murder?
It can when Berdie Elliott’s at hand, a vicar’s wife and sleuth
extraordinaire. Fresh brewed tea, and
high adventure with a spoonful of romance make the season bright.
Excerpt: In Candle for A Corpse, the caroling
party at the vicarage gets heated, and it’s not from the comforting fireplace.
Miss
Livingston ignored the vicar, “And you.” She shook her cane toward Edsel,
making the pink scars on her left cheek go twice crimson. “Your father would
shudder to see the loss of integrity, the shoddy craftsmanship, and disgrace
you’ve brought to his business.”
“You stupid
cow!” It was Jamie who railed at the elderly woman.
“Steady on,”
Hugh cautioned the young man.
“You’ll get
yours, ya’ witch. You just watch and see if ya’ don’t!” Jamie pulled his cap
from his pocket and tugged it on his head. He lunged for the door, bumping
Cara’s shoulder as he went. The Irishman turned toward Berdie. He barely spoke,
“You invited me to this?” The fire in his eyes burned into the very heart of
Berdie.
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Bio: Though Marilyn Leach grew up in
the Western United States, she became a dyed-in-the-wool British enthusiast
after exploring the UK and making friends there. Her travels throughout England color her life
and written works. Her most recent work
includes the Berdie Elliott Mystery series a series of English whodunits that
tickle the brain and add a giggle or two.
Marilyn lives lakeside on the Front Range of Colorado.
Questions:
1.
Why this book? What inspired you to write it?
Christmas is a special time. Enjoying Advent is enhanced by reading a
holiday story that celebrates the season.
I came up with the exciting idea that an advent wreath would give clues
to solve a murder near the Christmas season.
Several weeks later, Candle for a Corpse was ready for publishing.
2.
What is your favourite Christmas carol/song and why?
As a child, I loved the small illumined
church that sat under our Christmas tree as part of our holiday decor. It had a little wind-up key which I enjoyed
cranking up. Then I’d lie on my stomach
and listen to the music box -like chimes play Silent Night, Holy Night. It became my favourite.
3.
What is the best Christmas present you ever received
and who was it from?
When I saw the film, “Bambi”, I adored, of
all the creatures, Flower the Skunk. At
gift-opening time, I was absolutely chuffed when a stuffed toy version of
Flower turned up for me under the Christmas tree. A skunk for Christmas! But I wore the little toy out with all the
hugs and love I showered on it.
Comments
Cheers,
L. A Sartor