Death in Fancy Dress

In this classic country house mystery, British Secret Service agents investigate a blackmail ring and its elusive leader, 'The Spider,' culminating in a murder at Feltham Abbey during a lively costume ball. Amidst the festivities, guest Tony seeks to uncover the motives behind Sir Ralph Feltham’s death and the secrets of the other attendees, including the intriguing Hilary. First published in 1933, the story explores the contrasts between the opulence of the English upper classes and the darker shadows cast by the aftermath of World War I.