Hawthorn Necklace

With the local constabulary proving inept, a renowned detective, Sergeant Smith—a man with a sharp mind and a peculiar passion for roses—is brought in to investigate. The tale unfolds through the eyes of George Williams, the loyal steward of Hawthorn Grange, who provides an intimate account of the mounting tensions and suspicions that fall on everyone in the household, from the enigmatic family guests to the nervous staff.