Oh, the joy of curling up on a winter’s afternoon to immerse oneself in a compelling crime novel or TV drama featuring victims and sleuths. The story will be set in a picturesque, seemingly safe place

by Ross Montgomery(£16.99, HB, Penguin) Cornwall, 1910. Convinced that Halley’s comet will bring about the apocalypse, the pompous Viscount of Tithe Hall seals his home off from the outside world – on

‘ Knives Out meets Thursday Murder Club ’

HOT FESTIVE PICKS UNWANTED GIFTS The Christmas Magpie ...

THE PICK OF TV & FILM ON DEMAND

The past 12 months have seen some fabulous releases. Prima ’s books editor Nina Pottell looks back at her favourites and the ones you may have missed…