The Marriage of Vanessa (Optional Costume – 1940s)

Vanessa Tobin lost her husband Gary during the war, but it is now 1945 and the war is finally over. Has she really found true love in dashing hero Captain Sam Hill? We have all been invited to the wedding reception to celebrate with her but who may be jealous of this match and who has been telling terrible lies?

The Joker (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)

Kelvin Crunden is one of those annoying people who love practical jokes. He is harmless enough and just wants to have a bit of fun, but he is planning a big spectacular one and his co-workers are wary and nervous about this. Could this be Kelvin's finest hour or will something go terribly terribly wrong?

Killinton Detectives Club (Optional Costume – Detectives)

Tonight is the Annual Dinner Party of Killinton Detectives Fan Club and everyone is welcome, especially if they are dressed as their favourite detective. Lady Barbara will be auctioning a signed first edition of a classic detective novel to raise money for the Club’s charity later this evening. However, before she can do so the club’s founding member, John Stanhope, is found dead and the book is missing. Had John deduced something that was worth killing for? Could there be a killer lurking amid these armchair detectives, hiding in plain sight?

The Eyes of Martha Goodfellow (Optional Costume –Ghosts, Vampires etc)

You are invited to the annual "Spooks Ball" arranged by the Killinton Ghost Hunting Society. The society has been searching for evidence about the mysterious case of Martha Goodfellow for years, but has yet to find anything. Every year they have a big party where everyone gets the chance to dress up as their favourite monster, ghoul or demon! But this year someone may well end up as a ghost - for real.

Sing When Your Sinning (Optional Costume –1920s)

It is 1926. Mable Cartwright is a spinster living in the small village of Killinton, and she often encounters and investigates unusual crimes, much to the annoyance of the local constabulary. She is here for tonight’s church fundraising party and has really been looking forward to it. However, the event turns out not be the success that she prays for as disturbing news of a death is received from the St. Cuthbert’s. Can she, with the help of the guests and the police, solve this most unholy of murders?

Murder Under the Mistletoe (Optional Costume – Christmas Party Wear)

It is Christmas in 1899 and the Prime Minister, Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, is hosting a lavish party. Spirits are high at the turn of the century, commerce and politics are doing well. It is also 7 years since the infamous Jack the Ripper was last active. But is everyone who they say they are? And has the Ripper really finished his work?

Deck the Halls (Optional Costume – Christmas Party Wear)

The Hargreaves family have made a fortune in the Christmas decoration business and are celebrating tonight with an unforgettable Christmas party after having yet another successful year.  Patriarch of the family is Sir Declan Hargreave, who established the business many years ago. 

Tonight, he is promising to reveal some important news. Everyone is expecting him to announce his retirement and who will succeed him as head of the company. The new head will instantly be in control of a multimillion-pound business and reap the rewards that kudos would bring… Is everyone excited about this possible news – surely nothing sinister could happen at Christmas?