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Their peaceful routine is disrupted when their kitchen manager is found dead in the school's walk-in freezer. Although the police believe the death was accidental, Margery and Clementine suspect something much more sinister and decide to investigate for themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Unfortunate Christmas Murder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e continues their adventures during the festive season. 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