The Dog Sitter Detective's Christmas Tail - The canine cosy crime series

Antony Johnston

Summary

'Antony Johnson serves up a festive whodunnit that's clever, funny and wonderfully easy to inhale in one sitting. Perfect for anyone who wants their Christmas crime with extra wag' Jo Middleton
'More than one mystery, more than one secret, and definitely more than one dog - this funny, exciting, charming rollercoaster of a book has it all' David Quantick
It's almost Christmas, and actress and amateur sleuth Gwinny Tuffel is still pondering what to buy DCI Birch (retired) and whether she could adopt a new furry friend. But sorting through her late father's papers leads her into his mysterious past, pointing to an enigmatic 'liaison' now living in a Somerset commune populated by a group of retired spies.
When Gwinny and Birch are unexpectedly snowed in at the remote farmhouse, they find that any skeletons in her father's closet have been joined by a body in the attic. Surrounded by people for whom keeping secrets is second nature, along with an energetic Cocker Spaniel, Gwinny and Birch are embroiled in a murder case once again. Will they uncover the culprit and escape in time for Christmas?
Readers love The Dog Sitter Detective's Christmas Tail:
'My three favourite things dogs, books and Christmas.'
'Readers who love Agatha Christie's charm or Richard Osman's humor will find something familiar yet refreshingly light here.'
'Such a fun read!'
'I gulped this tale down-it's that good.'
'Charming and cozy'

Available since: 11/20/2025.

Print length: 352 pages.

Contemporary Fiction

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