The Colonel's Bequest
The Colonel's Bequest is a character-driven graphic adventure game by Sierra On-Line. It was developed in 1989 for Atari ST, Amiga and MS-DOS. It was the first installment of the short-lived Laura Bow Mysteries series developed by Roberta Williams. The thrills and suspense of The Colonel's Bequest are unprecedented in animated adventure games. Never before has a plot been so complex and the characters so well developed. Both die-hard mystery fans and experienced 3-D adventurers should not miss this game.
Story
Why has reclusive Colonel Dijon called together his rival relatives? It's a mysterious reunion at his remote mansion deep in the bayous of southern Louisiana! The year is 1925 and the roaring '20s are in full swing. As Laura Bow, a young college student, you've been invited to visit the Colonel's remote estate. Watch as the Colonel announces his intention to bequeath his millions to everyone present! Immediately you sense greed and suspicion among the Colonel's relatives and acquaintances. The air thickens with anger and betrayal. As the drama unfolds, you must dodge the dangers that lurk everywhere and unmask the killer before he or she strikes again! Explore the gloomy mansion to find out who is murdering the colonel's guests and why....