Mavis Doriel Hay books

Mavis Doriel Hay (1894-1979) was a British mystery writer from the Golden Age of detective fiction, known for three classic whodunits including The Santa Klaus Murder.

Standalone Novels

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Murder Underground 1934 Buy
Death on the Cherwell 1935 Buy
The Santa Klaus Murder 1936 Buy

Mavis Doriel Hay published three mystery novels during the Golden Age of detective fiction in the 1930s. Her books were largely forgotten until the British Library reprinted them as part of their Crime Classics series, introducing Murder Underground, Death on the Cherwell, and The Santa Klaus Murder to a new generation of readers.

The Santa Klaus Murder (1936), set during a country house Christmas party, has become a seasonal favorite among mystery readers since its reissue.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Mavis Doriel Hay written?

Mavis Doriel Hay has written three books in one series.

What was Mavis Doriel Hay's first book?

Mavis Doriel Hay’s first book is Murder Underground, published in 1934.

When were Mavis Doriel Hay's books rediscovered?

Hay’s three mystery novels, originally published in the 1930s, were rediscovered and reprinted by the British Library in the 2010s as part of their Crime Classics series. The Santa Klaus Murder (1936) became a popular Christmas mystery reissue.

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