A Christmas Visitor
A Christmas Visitor by Anne Perry, published by Headline in 2004, is a mystery that unfolds at the Dreghorn family manor house near Ullswater. In this 152-page narrative, Henry Rathbone arrives to celebrate Christmas only to be met with the shocking news of Judah Dreghorn’s accidental drowning. As the story progresses, Rathbone learns of Ashton Gower’s slanderous claims regarding the estate, which complicates the already tense atmosphere surrounding the family’s tragic loss.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale that intertwines themes of mystery and suspense, as Rathbone and the remaining Dreghorn brothers seek to uncover the truth behind Judah’s death and Gower’s allegations. The plot delves into the complexities of family loyalty and the implications of deceit, all set against a historical backdrop. This edition offers a concise exploration of traditional detective work, inviting readers to piece together the clues alongside the characters.
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Henry Rathbone arrives to spend Christmas at the Dreghorn family manor house near Ullswater. He is greeted by the news that the master of the house, Judah Dreghorn has slipped while crossing a stream in the grounds of the estate in the middle of the night, and drowned. Not only this, but Ashton Gower, recently released from prison, is slandering Judah’s name, claiming that his family rightfully owns the estate and that the forged deeds for which he was imprisoned were in fact genuine. To Rathbone and the two remaining Dreghorn brothers, also returning to the Lakes for Christmas, Judah’s mysterious death and Gower’s outrageous claims seem inextricably linked.
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