The House in the Mist

'The House in the Mist' by Anna Katharine Green is a mystery novel that begins by introducing us to Hugh Austin, a man who is seeking shelter for the night and stumbles upon a gathering of relatives and friends waiting to divide a substantial inheritance. However, as the appointed hour approaches, violence, murder, and revenge threaten to unravel the inheritance and the heirs' lives. With a stern portrait watching over them, the group must confront the dark secrets and hidden motives that will determine who among them will claim the fortune.