Ruth's First Christmas Tree

It is three days before Christmas and a bitter wind is blowing across Norfolk.

Until her daughter was born, forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway didn't do Christmas, but now that Kate is a year old, she wants it to be special.

She must get a tree, shop for food, clean the house, buy presents, including one for her new boyfriend-who she isn't even sure is her boyfriend-and remember to get the turkey out of the freezer.

But time is rushing by and the best-laid plans don't always work out . . .