Working hard in the city centre, the daily grind had started to get to him and he had had little time for
pleasures such as relaxation. The holiday had been booked for weeks. He had looked forward to a country retreat, far away from the hustle and bustle of work. This apartment in an eighteenth-century mansion had caught his eye as it promised exquisite cuisine, beautiful interior decor and a range of country pursuits such as clay pigeon shooting and horseriding.