The Cloak of Darkness

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For the talented and ambitious politician George Conway, an Easter gathering at the quiet Manor House in Temple Westford is meant to secure his future. Encouraged by his socially climbing stepmother, George is expected to propose to a wealthy heiress, ensuring his rise to the highest ranks of the Government.

But the holiday takes a dark and baffling turn when one of the guests—the fascinating and enigmatic Countess Mornay, rumoured to be an Austrian spy—vanishes without a trace. Seen entering a brougham at the local railway station, she is nowhere to be found when it arrives at the Manor House doors.

Enter Mr. Rolt, a brilliant detective from the Home Office, who must unravel an ingenious and seemingly impossible disappearance. As Rolt pieces together the perplexing clues, including a dropped ruby ring and the fleeting appearance of a foreign stranger on a stormy road, he delves into a shadowy world of international espionage and hidden identities.

First published in 1915, The Cloak of Darkness is a classic tale of high-society intrigue, secret pasts, and a meticulously crafted impossible crime.

Details

Publisher - Serling Lake

Language - English

Perfect Bound

Contributors

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Sir William Magnay


Published Date - 2026-03-18

ISBN - 9781917333344

Dimensions - 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.2 cm

Page Count - 227

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