The Nightmare
Jean Lee Latham
Hangman's Noose
by George Batson
Synopsis
The members of Caroline Keating's family gather in the house for the reading of her will.
Gareth, her favorite nephew, disappeared a year ago, following a murder and a scandal.
Terrifying events begin to take place culminating with the housekeeper's murder.
The lawyer is the next victim.
Polly discovers cousin Henry is the murderer.
In a scene of mounting terror, Henry stalks Polly as his next victim.
But Caroline suddenly appears with a gun.
She is not dead but very much alive.
Possessed with a fear of being buried alive, she had her tomb equipped with an automatic siren and release.
Henry kills himself.
Gareth, whom Caroline had protected, is reunited with Polly.
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Hangman's Noose is a play written by George Batson and published by Samuel French .
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