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Donna Andrews
Donna Andrews is the author of the popular Meg Langslow cozy mystery series. Her books are known for their witty plots and often feature delightful animal characters, as seen in titles like *The Penguin Who Knew
Lark! the herald angels sing
Meg Langslow is back in Caerphilly for the holidays, but the festive spirit is interrupted when a local woman claims her brother is the father of a baby left on a doorstep. As Meg tries to manage her eccentric family and the town's Christmas pageant, she must also solve a murder that threatens to ruin the season. It is a lighthearted mystery filled with small-town charm and plenty of avian-themed chaos.
While Lark! the herald angels sing is part of a long-running series, each book generally features a self-contained mystery. New readers can pick up this installment without feeling lost regarding the central plot, though they will miss some of the ongoing character development and recurring jokes.
This installment, like others in the Meg Langslow series, maintains a lighthearted tone with minimal violence and no explicit descriptions. The focus is on the puzzle and the quirky characters rather than intense or disturbing elements.