Publisher's Synopsis
The question taxing Detective Inspector Purbright's brain was whether anything untoward had been going on in the tiny village of Mumblesby. Certainly the circumstances surrounding the death of "Rich Dick" Loughbury, the solicitor, seemed beyond suspicion. Although his widow (if that was what she was) left a certain amount to be desired socially and his house was stuffed with antiques acquired from neighbouring residents, there was nothing Purbright could actually put his finger on. That was, until the day of the funeral...
