In this cleverly told Christmas mystery, readers learn that Mariah Ellison has accepted her friend Sadie's invitation to spend Christmas with her and her husband. But when Mariah arrives at Sadie's home, she is rudely turned away by Sadie's husband who says she is not home and that he doesn't know where she is or when she is coming back. Completely perplexed, Mariah finds other accommodations and once she is settled she sets out to find out what happened to Sadie. Can she do it before Christmas?
With no obvious clues or leads, Mariah's quest for answers appears doomed from the start. However, she is determined and she proceeds to question those who know Sadie. What she eventually uncovers is shocking.
A CHRISTMAS VANISHING by Anne Perry is a well-plotted and thought-provoking tale. It deals with the perils of gossip and greed. It also raises the question of how well we ever know anyone. The characters are an eclectic group whose secrets reveal aspects of Sadie that Mariah had never detected. As her investigation proceeds, Mariah learns more and more and it's not just about the woman she called a friend. Mariah also takes a close look at herself and does some soul-searching.
I found A CHRISTMAS VANISHING to be well-written and engrossing. Highly recommended.
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