Synopsis

A couple of days had passed since anyone had seen the elderly man, prompting concerned reports from his neighbours. Constable Ramsey gained entry to his home only to discover him deceased on the floor. A doctor's examination confirmed death from natural causes. As Inspector Ackland surveyed the house, she felt a prickle of unease regarding the portraits adorning the walls and some personal effects contained within a shoebox. It became apparent that the man harboured a disturbing compulsion for r