What better way to prepare for Christmas than with a a dead body and a juicy mystery?

Join bestselling author Nicola Upson celebrating the season with her new tale The Christmas Clue - a murder mystery set in Rottingdean, featuring the couple who invented Cluedo.

Set in the dark days of the Second World War, the atmospheric tale is a wintry pleasure to savour with twists and turns to keep the reader guessing, and a satisfying denouement.

On Sunday 23 November Nicola will be discussing her Christmas mystery, the pleasures of Cluedo, the challenges of plotting, and more at an afternoon event in The Star Inn, Alfriston.

In addition to The Christmas Clue, Nicola is author of the remarkable series of Josephine Tey mysteries. Featuring the period mystery author (Brat Farrar is one of our favourites), the books balance remarkable period detail and biographical accuracy with clever plotting and sharp characterisation.

The Christmas Clue, a nicely-designed hardback costing £10, will be available during Niocola’s event.

Tickets cost £6 - secure your place when you stop in to Much Ado, or purchase your tickets now. You may opt to collect them, or have us post them - you can make your choice in the course of checking out.