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Christmas Escape
Christmas Escape | Anne Perry
12 posts | 7 read | 2 to read
For countless readers, Christmastime means a delicious new holiday mystery from "New York Times" bestselling author Anne Perry. "A Christmas Escape, " her thirteenth noel to the season, transports us to the Mediterranean island of Stromboli for an unconventional Yuletide adventure and an unforgettable volcanic encounter. Lonely Charles Latterly arrives at his small hotel hoping that the island s blue skies and gentle breezes will brighten his spirits. Unfortunately, there s no holiday cheer to be found among his fellow guests, who include a pompous novelist, a stuffy colonel, a dangerously ill-matched married couple, and an ailing old man. The one charming exception is orphaned teenager Candace Finbar, who takes Charles under her wing and introduces him to the island s beauty. But the tranquility of the holiday is swiftly disrupted by a violent quarrel, an unpleasant gentleman s shocking claims of being stalked, and the ominous stirrings of the local volcano. Then events take an even darker turn: A body is found, and Charles quickly realizes that the killer must be among the group of guests. Captivating in its depiction of untamed nature in all its awesome power, and of the human heart in the throes of transformation, "A Christmas Escape" gifts readers with Anne Perry s talent for making the season brighter and more thrilling. Praise for the Christmas novels of Anne Perry Perry s Victorian-era holiday mysteries [are] an annual treat. "The Wall Street Journal" "A New York Christmas" A thoroughly enjoyable mystery set against the wonderful historical backdrop of 1904 New York City at Christmastime. " Library Journal" (starred review) "A Christmas Hope" Very much recommended . . . a wonderful story. " Historical Novel Review" "" "A Christmas Garland" In Anne Perry s gifted hands, the puzzle plays out brilliantly. Greensboro "News & Record" "A Christmas Homecoming" Could have been devised by Agatha Christie . . . [Perry is] a modern master. " Pittsburgh Post-Gazette" "A Christmas Odyssey" [Perry] writes with detail that invades the senses. " Lincoln Journal Star""
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Mshookquilts
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An assorted group of characters are all gathered at a hotel up high on a Mediterranean island for Christmas. Then a couple of deaths that look like accidents occur. Closer inspection shows the individuals were murdered. In the meantime a nearby volcano is coming to life

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Eggs
Christmas Escape | Anne Perry
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Mehso-so

Borrowed from Libby. I didn‘t know this is book 13 of 20 of Perry‘s Victorian Christmas stories. Setting is Italy 1866: after gathering on Stromboli Island there is risk of volcanic eruption. As they plan to escape, one of the group is found dead…

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TheSpineView Fantastic! 1y
Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 1y
Eggs @Andrew65 🤗🤗 1y
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Leftcoastzen
Christmas Escape | Anne Perry
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This was me a bit ago with a beer !

Tamra 😋 2y
LeahBergen Yum! 2y
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Bookwomble Now I'm not just hungry, I'm cheese pasta hungry! 2y
Leftcoastzen @Bookwomble mac & cheese always delivers 2y
sarahbellum I had mac and cheese and a beer for dinner tonight too! 😋👯‍♀️ 2y
batsy Mmm perfect combo! 2y
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Cinsarly
Christmas Escape | Anne Perry
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Not a fan of this one, but it definitely hit some bingo squares. And it's short. #BookmasBingo A setting where it never snows. Entire thing is set on a volcanic island in the Mediterranean. I wish the volcano had killed everyone. Really glad it was short. #LittenListen 6 hrs or less (only 3.5!) 26 pts. #MerryReaders #WinterGames2020

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TiffanyMichele
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I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!! 🤩⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Charles and Candances friendship was wonderful and the mystery and the escape was blood pumping!! Definitely would reread and own this one. Also: have I found a new favorite author?? 😱 Anne Perry handles Victorian manners so well and adds soooo much sass and I love it!

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Reecaspieces
Christmas Escape | Anne Perry
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Ready to go off. Now let‘s see if I can get to the post office this week.

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abbsinwonderland
Christmas Escape | Anne Perry

✨I signed up for #HolidayPostcard and #WinterSolsticeBookExchange, I found out I really enjoy doing this.
✨Since I don't have the means to set up another (there's plenty already), I would still like to send some of you Littens a Holiday card to show my appreciation and spread some more cheer.
✨If you'd like to receive one and feel comfortable sharing it with me, please email me your information with your handle at abbigailmarieh@gmail.com
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Yellowpigeon You already have my info. Received your latest letter and compiling a response. 💌 7y
abbsinwonderland @Yellowpigeon I sent my other penpal some extra goodies I had from bulk orders and planned on doing the same with you. 😄 I'll include a holiday card, also. 💜🎄 7y
GlassAsDiamonds How far afield were you thinking? (I love cards but ... India is a long way from almost everyone!) 7y
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vkois88
Christmas Escape | Anne Perry
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1.) I love Janet Evanovich for light, easy reading. They always make me laugh.
2.) Idk the name of it... so I'll make a broad statement. All the ones done by the cast of Glee. Work is heavy on them and it makes me want to drive my head through a wall. Oh, and the one about the mom becoming an angel with Christmas shoes. I hate it.
3.) Yes
4.) Over 150 on a goal of 50. Pregnancy/not working made for lots of book time ♡
5.) ✋✋✋

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Kshakal
Christmas Escape | Anne Perry
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So excited to start my Christmas vacation... I love my students but this teacher needs a break!! And to make it an even better day when I got home I had my postal book club package waiting for me! Thanks for the awesome bookmark!!!

BookishMarginalia #teachersofLitsy on winter break! Yey! 8y
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EmilyChristine
Christmas Escape | Anne Perry
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Very quick read. Finished in 1 1/2 lunches.

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EmilyChristine
Christmas Escape | Anne Perry
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Bookclub book for this month. Lunch is semi healthy to make up for the treats people bring us at the library. (Which you can see in the background). And I admit, I made treats for my staff too.