The Case of the Christmas Card - Signed Copy

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Signed Hardback Pre-Order | The Case of the Christmas Card by Elly Griffiths

Pre-order a signed hardback copy of The Case of the Christmas Card by Elly Griffiths, the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Ali Dawson Mysteries.

Published by Quercus Publishing, this 176-page hardback is a festive murder mystery novella featuring Ali Dawson. Blending Christmas atmosphere, historical mystery and classic crime storytelling, it is a brilliant choice for readers who enjoy seasonal mysteries, cosy crime, historical fiction and gripping festive reads.

Publication date: 8 October 2026. All signed hardback pre-orders will be dispatched as soon as stock arrives.

Secure your signed copy today from an independent UK bookshop. Carefully packaged to ensure it arrives in excellent condition.

A festive murder mystery novella featuring Ali Dawson

No-one is more surprised than time-travelling detective Ali Dawson when Charles Dickens suddenly turns up on her doorstep a few days before Christmas. The Great Writer is as baffled as she is as to how he got there. Ali takes him in, despite being preoccupied with a new cold case around the murdered artist Sylvester Strong.

Dickens is a rather demanding house guest. However, as a detective, he shows distinct promise and together they embark on finding the truth behind the appearance of new paintings by the deceased artist. On top of that Nell, the daughter of Ali's best friend Meg, has vanished without a trace.

As the whole of London is in full festive swing and preparing for the most special day of the year, Ali and Dickens are exploring the town, desperate to solve not just one but two crime cases. Will they succeed before Christmas Day arrives and more importantly, will Charles find a way back home?

PRAISE FOR THE ALI DAWSON MYSTERIES
'Warm and engaging characters and a wildly brilliant story wittily told' Ann Cleeves
'Ali Dawson is a delight - a detective you'll want to spend more time with' JP Delaney
'Elly Griffiths has done it again. Warm, witty and outrageously believable. I loved it' Sarah Hilary
'Here's a paradox: a thriller that is full of zest and joy' Nicci French
'Ali Dawson could be the most fun time-travelling detective since Dirk Gently' Chris Brookmyre