The Setting: New Year’s Eve, just after the Great War.
The Scene: A family reunion at the Richman estate.
The Secret: Murder.
It has been exactly one year since the tragic "accidental" death of Lady Maria Richman. Her grieving husband, Sir Mortimer, has spent the last twelve months in isolation, obsessively piecing together the truth about her demise. Now, he has summoned the family back together with a chilling promise: tonight, he will reveal what really happened to his wife.
But someone in the room has a deadly secret to protect. Before the corks can pop to welcome the New Year, the past will catch up with the present.
Will justice be served, or will the truth be silenced forever?
William "Willie" B. A. Richman Sir Mortimer's younger brother. Handsome, sophisticated, and utterly charming, Willie makes friends easily—perhaps too easily.
Miss Fleur T. Jackson The late Lady Maria's vivacious younger sister. She is acting as the evening’s hostess and cook, but is she serving up more than just dinner?
Luke Upward A dashing cousin of the family and a former Ace pilot. He survived the dogfights of the Great War, but can he survive a dinner with his relatives?
Amy Upward Luke’s warm-hearted French wife. She left her family behind to start a new life in England, but old ties are hard to sever.
Tommy Gunn A brave soldier and close friend of the family. After being injured in the war, he was nursed back to health by Con Valess and has been a fixture in the house ever since.
Con Valess The demure niece of Sir Mortimer. A former nurse who served on the front lines, she knows how to handle a crisis—and perhaps how to cause one.

Widower of Lady Maria. Almost became a recluse after the last family gathering, sifting through the facts to try to determine who murdered his young wife. Called the family together once more to reveal his findings.

The handsome younger brother of Sir Mortimer known to his friends as Willie.
He exudes a cool, sophisticated charm. With his disarming smile, he make friends easily.

Late wife of Sir Mortimer Richman, and older sister to Fleur.
Young and beautiful, it was unbelievably tragic when she died of arsenic poisoning at the last family party.

The late Lady Maria’s vivacious younger sister.
Currently acting as hostess for Sir Mortimer, as well as preparing all the meals for this weekend.

The dashing first cousin of Willie and Sir Mortimer. An ace pilot during the Great War, until being shot down over France, where he met and married Amy Poussin. They have now five children.

Warm-hearted wife of Luke Upward and mother of his five children. Came to England at the end of the War, sadly leaving behind her father and younger brother.

A brave soldier during the Great War. Tommy had to be nursed back to health by Con after being injured. Has been a frequent guest of her family since returning to England

Demure niece of Sir Mortimer and Willie.
Worked as a nurse in France during the Great War.