Mistletoe Malice [electronic resource] : Main

Farrell, Kathleen2023

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Summary

A dysfunctional 1950s family reunites for the Christmas holiday from hell in this savagely witty rediscovered festive classic for fans of Barbara Pym, Stella Gibbons, Jean Rhys .She had her hand on the strings; the puppets could frolic awhile.The fire is on, sherry poured, presents wrapped, and claws are being sharpened. In a seaside cottage perched on a cliff, one family reunites for Christmas. While snow falls, a tyrannical widowed matriarch presides over her unruly brood. Her niece tends to her whims, but fantasises about eloping; and as more guests arrive, each bringing their secret truths and dreams, the Christmas tree explodes, a brawl erupts, an escape occurs - and their 'midwinter madness' climaxes ...