Publisher's Synopsis
Summary:
In Hawthorne Manor, a fierce storm isolates the household, trapping its residents in a mysterious setting. The next morning, a piercing scream from Lady Margaret alerts everyone to a tragedy in Lord William Hawthorne's private study. The door is locked from the inside, and when forced open, Lord Hawthorne is found dead with a gunshot wound to the head. While Inspector Albert Drake quickly assumes it was a suicide, Evelyn, a keen observer, notices key details that suggest otherwise. The lack of powder burns on Lord Hawthorne's hand and other subtle clues imply that this may be a cleverly disguised murder. Suspicion looms as the snow-covered mansion holds its secrets, and Evelyn's sharp mind leads the investigation into uncovering the truth behind the deadly storm.
