Death in the Dusk

Death in the Dusk, published in 1928 by Virgil Markham, is a detective novel set in Wales during a wedding celebration at the eerie Highglen House. The story follows Alfred Bannerlee, an antiquarian who becomes embroiled in a series of mysterious and supernatural events, including the unsettling absence of Sir Brooke Mortimer and the ominous presence of Parson Lolly. Markham's debut novel is notable for its Gothic atmosphere and intricate plot, marking a significant contribution to the Golden Age of Crime fiction.