Set within the imposing walls of Brockenhurst Hall, this murder mystery follows DCI Rawlings as he investigates the sudden death of the Major during a tense family reunion.

What begins as an apparent burglary spirals into a series of deadly incidents, each more suspicious than the last.

As a centuries‑old curse fuels paranoia and every family member harbours motives of greed, revenge, or long‑buried resentment, Rawlings must navigate red herrings, rising stakes, and a tightening circle of suspects.

The investigation builds toward a gripping final unmasking that exposes the darkness at the heart of the family.