New York, August 1962. Welcome to the city that never sleeps! Everybody who was anybody had come to Manhattan to celebrate the opening of the magnificent Grand Hotel &ndash; aspiring politicians, powerful industrialists and beautiful actresses. The largest luxury hotel in the United States was set on redefining the term &ldquo;five-star&rdquo;, and was also to be the crown jewel in the empire of Frederic Price. The hotel tycoon was one of the richest men in the country. Since his marriage to the actress D&oacute;ra Galor, he was now even better known than before.
The opening speeches were full of praise, and the guests ate and drank copious amounts from the five-course menu. The evening had all the hallmarks of an incredible coming-together of American high society. Once the official part of the event was over, the guests gathered for an exuberant cocktail party at the longest hotel bar in the entire city. But the evening took a tragic turn when the young actress Monique&nbsp;Moreau was found dead in the bathtub of her hotel suite late in the evening. The idea that the young woman, described by the media as the next D&oacute;ra Galor, would take her own life is rejected by everyone as incredible.
The police were informed immediately. But it will take the authorities hours to search the entire hotel and secure all the relevant evidence. You have all been requested to stay here in the lobby. Until the police have questioned everybody, you are all on your own in solving the mystery, asking the questions: what happened this evening? How could the opening celebration end so tragically?

He is the embodiment of the American dream. Born the son of a working-class man in the Bronx, the hotelier is now one of the richest men in the country.

Frederic Price

The baron with German roots is one of the most successful talent agents in Hollywood. The victim, Monique Moreau, was one of the stars signed by him.

Theodor von Gollwitz 

The determined publisher is editor-in-chief of a renowned fashion magazine. As a woman in an executive position, she is a real exception by 1960s standards.

Brigitte Dupont

Dóra’s old schoolfriend is the sole heiress of a British porcelain manufacturer. The proud Brit has travelled from England especially for the party.

Olivia Wilson

The world-famous actress distanced herself from the film business a few years ago in order to marry Frederic Price.

Dóra Galor-Price

The up-and-coming senator of youthful appearance hails from Connecticut, and could well become the next US president.


Jack O’Connor 

The doctor from Sweden is a psychiatrist to high society. He is a good friend of Baron Gollwitz.

Gustaf Hellström

Jack’s wife was born a Dupont. She is Brigitte’s younger sister. She is quiet, discreet and has an acute sense of style. And the press love her for it.


Madeleine O’Connor

Murder at the Grand Hotel

It was New Year&rsquo;s Eve at the luxurious McGregor restaurant, which sat majestically atop a mountain peak above the medieval village of Kenlaig in the Scottish Highlands. It had been snowing heavily since the morning, and the three-star chef George McGregor had closed his renowned establishment, as he did every year, in order to celebrate with his family and employees in an intimate setting.&nbsp;
At 63, George wanted to retire in the new year. That&rsquo;s why he announced that he would be revealing his successor this evening. Everyone was awaiting his decision with bated breath.&nbsp;
The two chefs, Marcus and Henry, both competing to be George&rsquo;s successor, served an impressive four-course menu. Everyone ate and drank copious amounts. The evening promised to be an unforgettable one.&nbsp;
To everyone&rsquo;s surprise, George did not announce his successor during dinner, but by midnight, when the New Year was due to be welcomed with a glass of champagne on the terrace, the evening has taken an unfortunate turn. As the fireworks from the village below started flaring up on the horizon, the renowned chef was found dead on the terrace. Judging by the position of his body, somebody had thrown him head first over the balcony.&nbsp;
The police were informed immediately. Because of the heavy snow, they will not reach the remote restaurant for another few hours. Until the emergency services arrive, you are all on your own in solving the mystery. What happened this evening? How could this New Year&rsquo;s celebration have ended so tragically?

She is the young apprentice at the restaurant. Her sensitive nature, combined with the rough day-to-day life of a busy kitchen, means there’s often something bothering her.

Alice Wainwright

Albert’s ex-girlfriend, the manager of his restaurant, is always hyped up and stressed out.

Samantha Richards 

Christine is Penelope’s best friend. The two can often be found together drinking a glass of champagne at the bar.

Christine Walker 

As beautiful as she is lazy, the wife of the late restaurant owner George McGregor spends most of her time with her girlfriends in the restaurant’s bar.

Penelope McGregor 

He is also a chef, and Henry’s immediate rival. If Henry is the artist, Marcus is the level-headed craftsman.


Marcus Abel

With all of his tattoos and piercings, Henry is the rebel in the kitchen. He sees cooking as an art form rather than a profession.


Henry Churchfield 

Since being fired by his brother George many years ago, Albert has started his own business as an organic farmer.


Albert McGregor

A Recipe for Death

You had expected this expedition to be nothing less than an archaeological miracle. For two months, you&rsquo;ve all been in the Peruvian rainforest looking for the remains of the Moche people, an advanced South American civilisation that preceded the Incas and has hardly been studied.
You knew you were on the right path, as you had found countless small vases, tools and other artefacts over the past few days. Late in the afternoon, you finally found the tomb of the priestesses. This important find would have been another milestone in the career of Mary Stonerock, the UK&rsquo;s youngest professor of archaeology.
Mary decided to celebrate the find with a hearty feast and an evening of drinking. You raised a toast to your joint success and speculated as to what the tomb, which was to be opened the next day, might contain. But the evening took a tragic turn when Christian discovered Mary&rsquo;s corpse at around midnight in the entrance of her tent.
Director Gustavo Navarro has since notified the police using the camp&rsquo;s radio. They are due to arrive at the remote excavation site in a few hours. Until they arrive, you are all on your own in solving the mystery. What happened? How could this expedition have ended so tragically?

She is Christian’s new girlfriend and has been visiting the camp for the past ten days. She is currently backpacking through South America.

Eve Sparrow 

Previously Professor Mary Stonerock’s research assistant, Thomas is Tanja’s partner. He is writing his thesis.

Thomas Rider 

The beautiful and ambitious Ruth had always sought recognition from Professor Stonerock.

Ruth Valentine

The handsome and sometimes arrogant Christian was involved with Ruth until recently. He is a model student.

Christian Webber

The Director of Culture for the San Martín region is a politician and old-school macho man.

Gustavo Navarro 

The daughter of a noble family, she is the organiser of the excavation and Thomas’s partner.

Tanja von Ebenwald

He is Gustavo’s son. He dreams of performing as a singer of Peruvian folk songs.

Alberto Navarro 

Expedition of Death

Max&rsquo;s invitation to join him on a yacht trip came as a surprise. Your old circle from school hadn&rsquo;t met up for two years. Since then, your lives had slowly drifted in different directions. The reunions had been less and less frequent.
Max had rented a luxurious motor yacht, with its own captain and cook, and late in the afternoon the vessel left the harbour. Antonio, the chef, served a fantastic five-course dinner in the evening. The champagne corks popped and everybody raised a glass to good times in the past. Everyone had plenty of stories to tell.
But the trip took a dramatic turn in the course of the night. By the time Max went to bed at around midnight, his wife Ella had disappeared. Max alerted everyone, and you all searched the ship from top to bottom. At first, everyone thought it was a prank. But when you found a pool of blood on deck, it was clear something bad must have happened.
Captain Steward has notified the police and coastguard. But there is little hope of finding Ella alive. Until the emergency services arrive, you will have to solve the mystery by yourselves. What happened this evening? Has there been a murder on board?

He is a young, aspiring entrepreneur who likes to flaunt his wealth and success.

Max Hubbard

She’s made a career from her perfect appearance and her penchant for fashion. She works as a model.

Sarah Merton 

He originally founded the company with his brother. But at a time of need he was forced to sell his share of the company to Max.

James Hubbard 

He’s been sailing the seas his whole life. With a pipe in his mouth, he likes to tell exciting tales about his life.

Julian Steward

She works as a manager at Max’s company. She is a strong, confident woman who recently came out as a lesbian.

Angeline Holmes

Fiery Italian blood flows through the veins of the ship’s cook. He loves good food, good wine, and especially beautiful women.

Antonio Colucci 

She’s finally got together with James after years of waiting. She works as a bookseller.

Mary Sherman

Murder Overboard

Welcome to the exciting world of Minebury City Theatre! You have all been working towards this premiere for a long time: &ldquo;Romeo and Juliet&rdquo; by William Shakespeare.
But the production seems ill-fated. Patrick was rejected a few weeks ago when he asked Juliet&rsquo;s hand in marriage. As such, everyone was anxious to see how it would turn out when the two lead actors appeared on stage together. At first the premiere seemed to run smoothly. At 8:00&nbsp;pm, the curtain rose in front of a full house. The play lasted three hours including the intermission.
At the end of the play, at 11:00&nbsp;pm, the tragedy occurred: Juliet picked up the stage dagger behind the stage from amongst the other props. She dramatically thrust the blade into her body. At first the audience was enthralled by her impressive performance. But when Patrick saw Juliet&rsquo;s blood and called out for a doctor, the audience realised what they had just witnessed was in fact a real tragedy: Somebody had switched the stage dagger with a real knife.
Arriving shortly after, the emergency services could do nothing but pronounce Juliet dead at the scene. The question is: Which of the people present is responsible for Juliet&rsquo;s gruesome death?

With his glassy eyes he is the perfect actor to play messed up ­characters. The press praises him highly.

Daniel Henderson

Rita was employed just this season as the new prompter. She would have liked to become an actress herself.

Rita Stewart

As Paul’s assistant director, she has to hold her nerve. Katie dreams of her own first production.

Katie Reynolds

She recently joined the company, fresh from drama school, but has so far been unable to secure herself a role.

Irina Ivanova

He is the organisational brain of the theatre. He is the kind-hearted soul of the house.

Ronald Ambrose 

The brilliantly handsome Patrick was, many years ago, voted actor of the year.

Patrick Bradshaw

The theatre manager and director is spoiled by success.

Paul Hopkins

Katie’s partner works at the theatre as a costume designer.

Melissa Silver

Deadly Fame

Some time ago, the old company patriarch and rich businessman Anthony Westongrove invited his children to the grand family manor to celebrate his 70th birthday yesterday.
Once all of the family members arrived at the manor on Friday afternoon, an extravagant feast was served at 7:00&nbsp;pm. It promised to be a wonderful evening ...
But the birthday celebration came to an unpleasant end when Anthony was rushed to hospital during the night after feeling faint. Concerned, the entire family stayed at Westongrove Manor and waited for the head of the family to make his return. Today, on Saturday afternoon, Anthony was finally released from the hospital. His unconsciousness turned out to be caused by poisoning. It would appear that one of the guests was after his blood.
Anthony wishes to resolve the matter within the family. Which is why everyone present has come together again this evening. The question is: What happened yesterday evening? Who tried to kill Westongrove?

Catherine’s husband, and Anthony Westongrove’s arch-enemy. He has worked for a large trade union since early in his youth.

Catherine Binks

Catherine’s husband, and Anthony Westongrove’s arch-enemy. He has worked for a large trade union since early in his youth.


Jonathan Binks

Sebastian’s girlfriend works as a public relations consultant. Her beauty opens many doors for her.

Emily Sanders

The slightly peculiar gardener has worked at Westongrove Manor for half his life.

Harold Storrow 

Sebastian, Anthony’s son, sees himself as future head of the family. He is prepared to do anything it takes to transcend his father.

Sebastian Westongrove

She joined the manor around five years ago as the housekeeper.

Emma Bramley 

He is the illegitimate son of Anthony Westongrove.

Richard Marshall 

Mr. Westongrove, the evening’s host, sits right at the top of one of the last great family-owned enterprises.


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