The story revolves around the mysterious death of Lady Emily, whose body is found in a holly bush on Christmas Eve. The investigation that follows reveals a complex web of relationships and motives among the characters, including Lady Emily's husband, her cousin, and a young woman who was once a servant at the estate. As the truth about Lady Emily's death slowly unravels, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seemed in the small English village where the story takes place.
By Fergus Hume · First published 1890 · Genre: Mystery, Literary Fiction, Social Commentary · 25 chapters