Gather ‘round the fireside for an unforgettable series of tales where love, deception, and mystery are the cards dealt by fate.

From Wilkie Collins, the master storyteller and pioneer of the detective novel, comes a captivating narrative framed by a clever and charming premise. Two elderly brothers and their young niece, residing in a remote Welsh castle, devise a plan to distract a troublesome suitor: they will host a storytelling party. The rules are simple—each of the three will tell a tale so thrilling and absorbing that their guest will be compelled to stay until the very last card is played.

What unfolds is a dazzling deck of stories within a story. From the sun-drenched landscapes of Italy to the grim realities of Victorian England, these tales deal in passionate romance, shocking betrayal, chilling suspense, and clever twists. At the heart of it all lies a deeper mystery—one that connects the storytellers themselves and promises a final, stunning revelation.