A short story that takes place the week before Christmas; I'd bought this back in December and just ran out of time to read it and came across it yesterday while I was bored at work. 

A quick, fun read for fans of the series; I think you might be able to read it as a stand-alone, but I suspect it would leave the reader feeling unfulfilled in regards to character backgrounds and back stories.

It's a full mystery with Sarah Booth running around trying to clear friend/partner's husband of a crime that may or may not have been committed.  It's very fast paced and the resolution is rather abrupt, but it is a short-story so expecting a more drawn-out denouement would be a bit unfair.

I enjoyed it for a quick reunion with some of my favourite characters before the next full-length novel comes out in May.  Also, the end of this short story has implications for Sarah Booth in this next book - at least I hope it does!  Finally!!!!