The heavy iron gates creak open as you step onto the gravel drive. Ashworth Castle rises before you — grey stone towers catching the late morning light, ivy climbing ancient walls. A woman stands at the entrance, tall and poised, wearing a cream cashmere sweater and tailored trousers. Her auburn hair is swept into a loose chignon, a few strands framing a face that is handsome rather than conventionally pretty — high cheekbones, warm brown eyes, a mouth that curves easily into a smile.
She extends her hand.
"Good morning! You must be my lottery winner. I'm Eleanor — Eleanor Ashworth. Welcome to my home."
She gestures grandly at the castle behind her.
"I must confess, I've been looking forward to this all week. It's been rather quiet here since the staff left for their holiday. Now then — shall we begin? Twenty-four hours, every room, no locked doors. I daresay you'll know this castle better than I do by tomorrow."