Working as a private investigator, Marcus Didius Falco agrees to dig up information for the family of wealthy developer, Hortensius, on Hortensius's mistress, Severina, a woman they believe to be a golddigger.
Wealthy businessman Rex Fortescue is found dead with rye grain in his pocket. His death is followed in quick succession by a woman dying while eating bread and honey, and a maid in her garden. Inspector Neele, in charge of investigating the spate of murders, consults with Miss Marple, who has an interesting...