Ways of Escape

"Ways of Escape" by John Davys Beresford is a captivating mystery that centers around the enigmatic Mrs. Trevarrian, who resides in a secluded cottage on the moors with her elderly housemaid. The local villagers grow increasingly suspicious of her peculiar behavior, particularly her obsession with a studio photograph of a maidservant she insists will return. A foggy afternoon brings about a strange event that unsettles both Mrs. Trevarrian's household and the entire village, leading to a whirlwind of intrigue and unrest.