In the village of Numberstead, tensions are running high. Ivy Cardwell is at loggerheads with her father who will not let her marry David Malcolm. She is on even worse terms with the Vicar's daughter, Molly, her rival for David's affections. Meanwhile, Mr. Cardwell has entered into a conspiracy with David's widowed mother to suppress her dead husband's last will and testemant.
As preparations get underway for the village pageant, the arrival of professional actor Kempton Croyde to superintend proceedings proves the catalyst for a chain of events that will bring these troubles to a tragic and murderous conclusion...
Originally published in 1938, this is a dramatic crime story full of mystery and melodrama!