The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg Cosy

In "Alderley," an opulent mansion in the West Country sets the stage for a grand house party filled with a diverse array of guests, including English aristocrats, disguised foreign agents, and a daring jewel thief. As excitement brews, the festivities take a dark turn with the theft of a diamond necklace and antique pistols, culminating in a mysterious death in the lake. Inspector Wilkens arrives, downplaying his role in the investigation, as the gathering unfolds into a complex web of intrigue and deception that demands sharp sleuthing to resolve.