The Greater Trumps

''The Greater Trumps'' is a supernatural thriller and Christian fantasy. The book is celebrated as one of the twentieth century's most unique explorations of spirituality, exploring occult symbolism along with deep Christian theology.

The narrative centers on an ordinary, stubborn English civil servant named Lothair Coningsby who unexpectedly inherits a mysterious, antique deck of playing cards. Unbeknownst to him, this is the original, mystical Tarot deck. Henry Lee—the fiancé of Lothair's daughter, Nancy—is of Romany descent and instantly recognizes the significance of the collection. Henry's family possesses a set of moving golden images that map the cosmic "dance of life". When the original deck and these moving figures are brought together, they unlock devastating, primordial metaphysical powers, allowing the user to create matter, look across time, and command violent natural elements. Driven by an obsession to possess the full set, Henry and his grandfather plan a dark plot to take the cards by force during a stormy Christmas holiday, unleashing forces they cannot control.