Cranky yet lovable Agatha Raisin has never been one for holiday cheer, although her cosy little village of Carsely has always prided itself on its decadent Christmas festivities. But this year the bells will not be ringing "Silent Night" as Mr John Sunday, an officer with the Health and Safety Board, has gradually begun to crack down what he sees as gross misconduct by each and every man, woman, and child in town.
Read by Penelope Keith