The Fairway Players are busy rehearsing their festive pantomime, to raise money for the church roof appeal. But despite the season, goodwill is distinctly lacking amongst the amateur dramatics enthusiasts. Sarah-Jane is fending off threats to her new position as Chair, and a someone is intent on ruining the panto even before the curtain goes up. Of course there's also the matter of the dead body... The cast of Sunday Times bestselling 'The Appeal' return for a festive murder mystery.