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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Characters
L
Lady Margaret Ashworth
A woman of considerable social standing and widow of a wealthy industrialist, grappling with secret financial difficulties.
Style
A wealthy widow draped in dark, rich fabrics, hinting at past luxury and present sorrow.
D
Dr. Edmund Sterling
The family physician with a practiced bedside manner, though his ambition is evident in his sharp, assessing gaze.
Style
A sharp, ambitious physician whose professional attire barely conceals a keen, assessing mind.
C
Captain James Blackwood
A decorated war hero who carries the weight of his military past, observing the other guests with a strategist's eye.
Style
A distinguished military man whose impeccable uniform hints at a stern, strategic, and troubled past.
M
Miss Viola Hartley
The governess to Lord Ravenscroft's children, possessing intimate knowledge of the manor's hidden passages.
Style
A governess in modest, sensible attire that hides a sharp mind and knowledge of secrets.
M
Mr. Arthur Pendelton
The family solicitor, privy to the Ravenscroft family's legal and financial affairs — he knows more than he lets on.
Style
A meticulous solicitor, always prepared, with a sharp eye for detail and a briefcase full of secrets.
M
Mrs. Beatrice Sterling
Wife to Dr. Sterling with the captivating grace of a former stage performer and a mysterious past connection to the 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
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