One year after the mysterious death of Edward Ludd eng ham, nine people gather at Brace ston Manor to hear his will on the eve of Christmas. Each of the attendees brings their own private secret and a story connected to the murder, as the deceased requested. Until Christmas Eve, when the will is read, the house is filled with the scent of pine, the crackle of firewood, and an atmosphere of mystery.
Soon it becomes obvious that Sir Edward suspected one of the guests of having hostile intentions, and his killer—perhaps—lies among them.
After each guest’s account, which takes the form of a detective story, new clues will be revealed. Will you be able to uncover all the secrets before Christmas?