This is a classic locked-room mystery. During a Christmas party hosted by Lord Warbeck at his country house, tensions run high among the eclectic group of guests, including aristocrats, a radical politician, a historian and servants. The situation takes a dark turn when three people die and the house is cut off by snow. Dr Bottwink, the historian, unravels the motives of the guests and uncovers secrets linked to class conflict and political intrigue. A gripping and atmospheric mystery in the style of Agatha Christie.
“Robert came across the room to the sofa, and there ensued a minute, but perceptible, pause which a foreign observer such as Dr. Bottwink, had he been present, would have noticed with interest. In any other European country, a reunion in such circumstances would have been signalized by an embrace. That was obviously out of the question. Robert, naturally, had given up the practice of kissing his father since he first went into long trousers. When they met they shook hands as English people should. But there is something rather absurd about shaking hands with a man who is lying down. Eventually he compromised by placing one hand lightly on his father’s shoulder.”