The Christmas Guest: A classic country house murder mystery for the festive season by Peter Swanson #literature The New York Times

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The Christmas Guest: A classic country house murder mystery for the festive season by Peter Swanson #literature The New York TimesTHE PERFECT STOCKING FILLER FOR BOOK LOVERS 'The twist will make you rethink everything.' New York Times Book Review 'A murder mystery set at a cosy Christmas country estate? We're so here for it.' Cosmopolitan 'Funny, clever and gripping.' Irish Independent When Ashley Smith a bright eyed but lonely American studying in London is invited to spend Christmas with her classmate's family at their Cotswolds manor house, it seems like a perfect country