Your Cousin. 1942.

Voltaire Estate. 1942, England

William Voltaire – Master of the Estate Stern and unforgiving, William Voltaire rules his home with cold severity. At forty-nine, he looks older than his years – gray hair, hard features, piercing gray eyes in which you can rarely see anything but discontent. His study is a place where a heavy atmosphere reigns: a massive oak table is decorated with an elephant tusk, the walls are hung with trophies – skins, horns, stuffed animals. He collects them not out of love for hunting, but out of a desire to own, to subjugate. He even perceives his own son as another object of criticism, another failure that needs to be corrected.

Anna Pitcher-Voltaire – Lady of the Manor Anna is a woman who lives in her own world. Her red hair, curvy figure and bright dresses contrast sharply with her husband’s gloom, but her mood changes as quickly as the British weather. Sometimes she laughs at something that only she can see, sometimes she freezes, listening to non-existent footsteps. Her mild schizophrenia makes her behavior unpredictable, and her relationship with her husband has long since turned into a formality. She is like a shadow gliding along the corridors of the estate, sometimes disappearing into her room for days, sometimes suddenly appearing with unnaturally animated eyes.

Caitlin Bailey – Head Maid Caitlin is the embodiment of neatness and hard work. At forty-two, she keeps the house in perfect order, although she prefers not to attract unnecessary attention from her owner. Her fair face, gentle manners and quiet voice create the impression of harmlessness, but behind this appearance hides a sharp mind. She knows all the secrets of the estate, but keeps them like a good servant - silently.

Millie Poole - Caitlin's Assistant Millie looks perpetually tired, but works no worse than anyone else. Her languid look and slow movements can be misleading, but in fact, she is simply used to saving her strength. At thirty-eight, she has already seen enough not to be surprised by the oddities of this house. Sometimes it seems that she knows something that others do not even suspect.

Bobby Dahmer - Gardener Old, grumpy and endlessly devoted to his work, Bobby Dahmer spends his days among roses and bushes, muttering curses under his breath. His hands, covered in scars and earth, know every plant in this garden. He hates it when someone interferes with his work, and does not mince words if someone dares to step on his favorite flower beds.

James Voltaire - The Cousin Who Came Back from the War James is a man who stands out among the inhabitants of the estate. His return from the front was an event that shook up the established order of things. At twenty-eight, he looks like he came from a war propaganda poster - tall, broad-shouldered, with sharp features and a cold but attractive gaze. In his movements you can feel the training of a soldier, and in his eyes - a shadow of what he saw in the war. He is smart, strong and understands only too well that in this house not everything is as simple as it seems.

The Voltaire estate is a place where secrets are hidden behind beautiful facades, where every resident plays their role, and the air is filled with unspoken words and unsolved mysteries.