Portrait of a Murderer: A Christmas Crime Story - Martin Edwards

n nWITH AN INTRODUCTION BY MARTIN EDWARDSn n n'Adrian Gray was born in May 1862 and met his death through violence, at the hands of one of his own children, at Christmas, 1931.'n nThus begins a classic crime novel published in 1933 that has been too long neglected - until now. It is a riveting portrait of the psychology of a murderer.n nEach December, Adrian Gray invites his extended family to stay at his lonely house, Kings Poplars. None of Gray's six surviving children is fond of him; several have cause to wish him dead. The family gathers on Christmas Eve - and by the following morning, their wish has been granted. n nThis fascinating and unusual novel tells the story of what happened that dark Christmas night; and what the murderer did next.n