This series transports readers to 1930s England, where seemingly ordinary social gatherings unravel into thrilling murder mysteries. Follow an astute literature professor as he enthusiastically tackles murder investigations, often set against the backdrop of picturesque country estates or glamorous social events. The narratives are steeped in classic detective fiction style, featuring surprising plot twists and romantic entanglements that keep you guessing. Fans of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers will find themselves right at home.
England, October 1936. Eight golfers accept an invitation from the London banking house of Milford & Barnes to attend a golfing weekend in Cornwall. Arriving at the golf club which is located on a promontory in the vicinity of Cape Cornwall, they soon realize that their host is absent. A tournament takes place despite a gathering storm but ends prematurely – in a murder. Cut off from the outside world, the guests decide to investigate matters for themselves.
Schottland 1937: Sir Alasdair Benwick ist verschwunden. Er verließ seine inmitten des Rannoch Moors gelegene Burg, um seine Anwälte in Glasgow aufzusuchen, doch auf dem Weg dorthin verliert sich seine Spur. Da die Polizei keinen Anhaltspunkt für ein Verbrechen findet und folglich keine Ermittlungen aufnimmt, bittet Sir Alasdairs Bruder Adrian den Detektiv John Stableford um Hilfe. Dieser sagt zu und macht sich gemeinsam mit seiner Frau Harriet, Dr. Holmes und dessen neuester Eroberung Lady Penelope auf den Weg in die schottischen Highlands.