Today's episode is based on the Sherlock Holmes-inspired short story “A Scandal in Winter” by Gillian Linscott.

When regular Edelweiss Hotel guest Mr. McEvoy came to stay with his wife over the Christmas holiday, he never expected it would be his last visit. Or that he would be pushed from the window of his room to his death in the snow below.

While it was never conclusively proven what happened to Mr. McEvoy on that fateful afternoon, guests at the Edelweiss have no trouble coming up with their own scenario. One that puts the blame firmly on the shoulders of his wife, Irene McEvoy. 

So when Irene shows up, dressed all in black, for Christmas celebrations just a year after her husband’s death—there is bound to be gossip. 

But Irene isn’t the only unexpected guest at the Edelweiss this year, and the presence of two of London’s most distinguished detectives might just mean it’s time for an exoneration in the court of public opinion.

Today’s episode's background music was Track: "Snowglobes & Cinnamon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/8pSS59

Reader, I Murdered Him is a true crime podcast for book lovers. Every week we’ll do a deep dive into a murder, cult, serial killer, or other noteworthy crime, but with a twist. The crimes on Reader, I Murdered Him aren’t ripped from the headlines. They’re ripped from the pages of newly released, noteworthy backlist, or timeless classic mystery, thriller, and horror novels.

Want to get in touch? send a message to readerimurderedhimpod@gmail.com

Want to talk about today’s book? Join the bookclub! https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1202965-reader-i-murdered-him-podcast-book-club

Want to know what we’re reading next? Follow the newsletter: https://thestayathomecreative.substack.com

Find Reader, I Murdered Him on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/readerimurderedhim