Agatha's in need of a well-earned break and with Christmas just around the corner it looks like the perfect opportunity to relax. When she receives a letter from an old lady begging for protection, she can't help but spring into action.

When James whisks Agatha away on a seaside trip to work on his new book, the last thing she expects is to end up in Snoth-on-Sea-and be suspected of murder.

Agatha begins to make connections between the killings and the long-ago robbery. But can she unravel the puzzle before another life is lost?

DCI Wilkes hires Agatha to investigate a mysterious death at a jam-making festival, when one of the judges for an event he was competing in plunges from a rooftop.

The police believe the latest death was an accident, but Agatha uncovers a possible connection to an earlier tragedy that may shine light on the motive in this case.

Having lost their lead, Agatha and the gang return to the list of suspects. Could Eirwen’s death be linked to the family business? Or were her two prior fiancés involved?