The year is 1927. The Jazz Age is in full swing, its intoxicating rhythm pulsing through the veins of society, creating an atmosphere of both exhilarating freedom and unsettling uncertainty. But in the quaint village of Ashworth, nestled along the windswept cliffs of the English coast, a darker current flows beneath the surface of this vibrant era. A murder, shrouded in mystery and long forgotten, casts a chilling shadow over the community.

Enter Eleanor James, an aspiring writer with a thirst for adventure and a keen eye for detail. She finds herself drawn to the allure of Hartwell Manor, the grand estate overlooking the village, where the renowned mystery novelist Jonathan Hartwell resides. Driven by her ambition and a desire to escape the confines of her mundane life, Eleanor accepts a position as Hartwell's secretary. Little does she know, this decision will plunge her into a world of secrets, danger, and the enduring mystery that haunts Ashworth.

As Eleanor diligently types out Hartwell's latest manuscript, a chilling realization dawns upon her—the story eerily parallels the unsolved murder that has been a source of whispered tales and lingering fear within the village. She becomes consumed by the intrigue, her curiosity fueling her desire to uncover the truth behind the decades-old crime.

But as Eleanor delves deeper into the secrets of the manuscript, she uncovers a new layer of intrigue – a murder at Hartwell Manor itself. The scene mirrors a chapter from Hartwell's book, leaving everyone in the house, including the enigmatic Hartwell himself, under suspicion. The atmosphere thickens with dread, as a web of motives and hidden desires intertwines, creating an intricate puzzle that only Eleanor, with her sharp intellect and unwavering determination, can unravel.