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🔍 The Plot

Set during a sparkling New York City Christmas in 1932, retired detective Nick Charles and his witty wife Nora unwind — until a missing-person turns into multiple murders. As they sip martinis and sleuth through the social elite, bodies drop and secrets spill. 

🧨 Hook: 

This isn’t your stiff-upper-lip detective story. It’s champagne and crime, with razor-sharp banter, stylish parties, and an irresistible duo who make sleuthing feel like high-society fun.

Mystery Type: Howdunnit / Thriller

3 Reasons to add this to your TBR

1. Electrifying chemistry – Nora and Nick’s playful repartee brings levity and heart amid mounting tension.
2. Noir thrills with glitz – A festive backdrop masks dark motives as the body count rises.
3. Classic crossover – A slick blend of hard-boiled grit and Golden-Age mystery that influenced film and popular culture.

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