Theft of the Magi by Miranda Atchley

 

ABOUT THE BOOK:

This holiday season, the halls are decked with thievery.

It’s Christmas, 1922, and Fiona Clery has visions of festive celebrations filled with family and friends dancing through her head. Yet when a string of thefts occurs within her apartment building, the chill of winter puts a damper on her yuletide plans. One by one, various items go missing from her neighbors’ flats. With the help of her friend Max Gillespie and her roommate Rose Ellington, Fiona investigates the thefts. Soon she believes she has the mystery figured out, yet when things take a turn, all her ideas are called into question.

And as Christmas day approaches, Fiona and Max struggle to find gifts for one another. Money is tight and both wish they could find just the right present. Under Rose’s guidance, each believes they’ve found the perfect gift, though it will come at a price.

MY REVIEW:

I enjoyed reading this Christmas story and the author's nod to O. Henry's story The Gift of the Magi. Fiona once again puts her skill for solving mysteries to good use. I love her willingness to help her neighbors and her generous heart. If you love to read Christmas stories right before the holidays then I encourage you to check this story out. It isn't a full-length novel, but perfect for a quick Christmas read just in time to get you in the mood for Christmas. While it may not be necessary to read the first two books in the series, you might want to check them out as all of the characters in this book are fleshed out more deeply in the first two full-length novels. Oh, and once again I have to point out the cover art on this series! I love it!!!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Miranda Atchley is a history enthusiast and complete bookworm whose passion for books and times gone by have compelled her to write several novels, one of which was a finalist for an indie writing award. When not writing at her home in Arkansas’s Ouachita Mountains, Miranda loves getting lost in a good book, spending time with her dogs, watching period dramas, and learning about her favorite period in time, the 1920s. Visit her blog at: mirandaatchley.blogspot.com

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