A houseful of people he loathes is not Sir Arthurs worst problem.It should have been a lovely English country-house weekend. But the unfortunate guest list is enough to exasperate a saint, and the host, Sir Arthur Billington-Smith, is an abusive wretch hated by everyone from his disinherited son to his wifes stoic would-be lover. When Sir Arthur is found stabbed to death, no one is particularly grievedand no one has an alibi.The unhappy guests find themselves under the scrutiny of Scotland Yards cool-headed Inspector Harding, who has solved tough cases beforebut this time, the talented young inspector discovers much more than hes bargained for.,
