The House of Strange Secrets

'The House of Strange Secrets' is a mystery novel written by A. Eric Bayly. The story unfolds by introducing us to Squire Carrington and his son, Laurence, who are leaving an annual ball held by the Marquis of Moorland early. The elder Carrington is nervous about being out too late, and the carriage is driven home. Laurence is disappointed at leaving so early and notes that it is due to his father's fears of burglars.