That character is allowed and expected to lie. Lights go down, a shot rings out and the father of the bride, played by Cliff, is found dead on the floor. After the murder, there's a break. Everybody tucks into an excellent leisurely dinner in a formal panelled dining room that can seat 25. After dinner, the game resumes.
Guests question each other, all trying to pinpoint the killer.
At the end, around 11 p.m., everybody names a prime suspect and gives reasons. For large groups of 25, when some don't stay the night, a favourite is Dracula. To take part in a mystery, you don't have to stay the night. I liked the house. Its big comfortable bedrooms feature real hardwood panelling, brass beds, duvets and hot-water bottles.