In a picturesque village among the mountains, people are looking forward to a celebration. There’s only one week left until Christmas! But it’s not only the smell of pies that fills the air—there’s also a shadow of murder. All evidence points to a young woman, and it seems there’s no salvation. But help comes from two elderly signoras, who—if anyone—know what’s really happening in the village!
Soon the case takes an unexpected turn, and doubts arise about whether their ward is truly innocent… Will nonna Penelopa and signora Nicoletta manage to find the murderer before the clock strikes midnight on Christmas?
Snow, intrigue, and delightful ricotta pies. A cozy detective story for a good mood.