Trees of Pride

Published in 1926, 'Trees of Pride' by G. K. Chesterton is a mystery novella centered around three trees, known as the Peacock trees, which the local peasants believe are responsible for a deadly fever. Squire Vane dismisses this superstition and wagers that he can spend a night among the trees to prove them wrong. However, he mysteriously disappears by morning, leading to questions about his fate and the potential involvement of various characters, including a poet, a lawyer, and a woodsman.