For lovers of classic English detective stories. Ngaio Marsh is recognized as one of the leading figures in the British detective genre, alongside authors such as Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Gladys Mitchell.
In one of the quiet hospitals in New Zealand, during a terrible storm, they find the body of the head nurse. In addition, a large sum of money has vanished without a trace—the cashier was supposed to hand it over as wages. Fortunately, not far away there is a famous Scotland Yard detective, Roderick Alleyn, who, following his professional duty, begins investigating the case.
Although his visit to the island was caused by completely different circumstances…