The Ravenscroft Christmas Mystery
Christmas Eve, 1894. Lord Alistair Ravenscroft has summoned six guests to his grand Yorkshire manor for a holiday dinner — but this is no mere celebration. Each guest harbors a devastating secret that their host threatens to expose. When Lord Ravenscroft is found dead before the pudding is served, everyone has a motive and the snowbound estate offers no escape.
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- 6 players · 2–3 h
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Characters
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Lady Margaret Ashworth
Lady Margaret Ashworth is an elegant aristocrat whose stunning silk gown and priceless pearls mask a desperate struggle against crushing financial ruin. A frequent guest at high-society gatherings, she maintains an immaculate facade despite harboring deep anxieties regarding her family's deteriorating estate.
Style
A wealthy widow draped in dark, rich fabrics, hinting at past luxury and present sorrow.
D
Dr. Edmund Sterling
Dr. Edmund Sterling is the family physician for the Ravenscroft estate, carrying his ever-present black medical bag and projecting an air of polished confidence. Beneath his practiced bedside manner and refined medical expertise lies a fiercely ambitious man driven to desperate measures by mounting pressures.
Style
A sharp, ambitious physician whose professional attire barely conceals a keen, assessing mind.
C
Captain James Blackwood
Captain James Blackwood is a decorated war hero whose impeccable military bearing and striking uniform cannot entirely hide the persistent tremor in his hand. Having recently returned from India, he observes his fellow guests with the sharp, tactical assessment of a seasoned battlefield commander.
Style
A distinguished military man whose impeccable uniform hints at a stern, strategic, and troubled past.
M
Miss Viola Hartley
Miss Viola Hartley serves as the resident governess to the Ravenscroft children, moving through the sprawling manor with an intimate knowledge of its hidden corridors and forgotten spaces. Her modest grey dress and quiet demeanor contrast sharply with an educated, piercing gaze that misses nothing.
Style
A governess in modest, sensible attire that hides a sharp mind and knowledge of secrets.
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Mr. Arthur Pendelton
Mr. Arthur Pendelton is the meticulous family solicitor of Ravenscroft Manor, clutching his heavy leather briefcase as if it guards state secrets. His careful phrasing and constant note-taking suggest an encyclopedic knowledge of everyone's personal and financial affairs.
Style
A meticulous solicitor, always prepared, with a sharp eye for detail and a briefcase full of secrets.
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Mrs. Beatrice Sterling
Mrs. Beatrice Sterling possesses the graceful poise and charming demeanor of a former stage performer, smoothly navigating elite social circles. Beneath her warm, captivating exterior, however, lie razor-sharp observation skills and a mysterious, closely guarded connection to the Ravenscroft family.
Style
A captivating former performer whose elegant style hints at a dramatic past and sharp wit.
What You Get
A solvable mystery
A complete storyline with fair clues, a believable killer, and a satisfying reveal.
Character dossiers
Individual character dossier for each player — with backstory, secrets, motives, and goals.
Dress guide
Spoiler-safe costume guide per character — so every guest arrives in character without giving anything away.
Host guide
Complete host guide with the full solution, round structure, and pacing tips.
Audio narration
Atmospheric audio narration — introduction, every round, and a dramatic conclusion.
Print-ready PDFs
Printable PDFs — download, print, and hand out to your guests.
Is This Your Kind of Mystery?
Best for
you are hosting around Christmas, New Year, or another festive dinner
your group enjoys leaning into character and drama
your group loves period settings and old-world atmosphere
Vibe
holiday elegance with a dramatic edge
snowbound tension and suspects stuck together
refined setting, polished faces, and buried secrets
Not ideal if
you only enjoy contemporary settings
you want something broader and sillier than this
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