In this classic Golden Age mystery by the masterful E. C. R. Lorac, happenstance becomes the ultimate driver of intrigue and justice. When a baffling crime occurs in a seemingly cozy English town, the investigation quickly stalls due to a lack of obvious motives and flawless alibis. However, a chain of unpredictable coincidences and chance discoveries begins to unravel the killer's perfectly orchestrated plot. The audio adaptation brilliantly captures Lorac's signature atmospheric English countryside, a subtle game of psychological nuances, and the meticulous work of Scotland Yard detectives, keeping listeners gripped until the final revelation. A perfect choice for fans of intellectual British mysteries and traditional fair-play detective fiction.
