The Droll Teller

On Christmas Day in 1962, ten-year-old Enys Quiller eagerly awaits a story from the enigmatic Silas Finn, who visits her family's newly acquired ancestral home in Devon. His haunting tale of Victorian poisoning and madness unravels secrets that profoundly impact Enys and her family, leaving them to grapple with the unsettling repercussions long after the story concludes. As Enys recalls her cousin Beatrice’s request to hear every detail, the family's unity and plans for the future are thrown into disarray by the chilling narrative.