Publisher's Synopsis
A grand estate, a series of chilling murders, and a beautiful but terrified woman. Secrets lurk behind every corner of Marks Priory. Can Detective Tanner uncover the truth before more blood is shed?
When Scotland Yard's Detective Tanner is called to the imposing Marks Priory, he finds a household gripped by fear and suspicion. A young lady's terror points to dark secrets and motives that unfold through a twisting trail of clues, danger, and deception. In this classic mystery, Edgar Wallace weaves an intense tale of suspense and intrigue, where every character has something to hide and danger lies around every corner.