Excerpts from classic stories for children relate the adventures of Pinocchio, Peter Pan, King Arthur, Anne of Green Gables, Mowgli, Tom Sawyer, and other heroes and heroines.
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...