Called upon to probe the mysterious disappearance of two touring motor-couch drivers, Dame Beatrice Lestrange Bradley uncovers a racket which involves stolen antiques, smuggling and murder. Later, a third driver is missing, but reappears to tell a tale which Dame Beatrice suspects is only partly true. The story moves from a stately home in Derbyshire to a Cathedral town in West Wales and finishes in a loch-side hamlet not far from Fort William. One slender clue leads to another until the drama is played out and the murderer named.

(Synopsis kindly by Jason Half for information only. If any third party would like to use this material please contact jason@jasonhalf.com).

“Gladys Mitchell can always be relied upon for a packed and meaty novel and an intelligent one at that.” The Guardian

“Mrs Lestrange Bradley … is by far the best and most vital English female detective.” The Observer