A cafe with charm. A coin with a curse. And a cat with opinions sharper than her claws.

Best friends Gertie and Marigold thought their new cafe, Grounds for Gossip, would be all tea, scones and harmless chatter. But when a festive pudding hides a deadly surprise, their grand opening curdles from cosy to catastrophic.

Now someone in Margrave has murder on their hands ? and the sixpence at the heart of it is humming with secrets.

With the cafe's reputation at stake, Gertie must join reluctant forces with Inspector Leo Ward, whose furrowed brows and inconvenient nobility are as distracting as ever. Meanwhile Marigold holds the fort ? battling ovens, customers and her mother's endless chanting ? while willing Gertie to find answers before gossip ruins them both.

Luckily, they've got help. Sort of. Because Lady Clawdia, Margrave Manor's sleek silver feline, has a sharp tongue, sharper claws and no patience for human foolishness.

Can Gertie and Leo uncover the truth before the sixpence claims another victim ? or will Lady Clawdia have the last, scathing word?

Perfect for fans of magical cozy mysteries, The Margrave Christmas Pudding Murder serves up friendship, folklore and feline wit ? with a generous sprinkle of scandal (and a final word from Lady Clawdia, whether anyone asked for it or not).