Three married couples and a divorcee move in to the newly-built Gurney Close, which overlooks the river Wye. They organise a party to celebrate their new homes, and all goes well - until one of them is found dead the next morning. Lambert and Hook investigate.
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...