Miss Jane Marple and Inspector Curry of Scotland Yard are both investigating a vicious, cold-blooded murder at Stoneygates, a home for juvenile delinquents.
Miss Jane Marple investigates a series of poison pen letters accusing many citizens in the quiet village of Lymstock of illicit love affairs and scandals leading to at least one distraught victim to take her own life.
Miss Jane Marple investigates the poisoning death of a fan of Marina Gregg, the film star who recently took up residence in St. Mary Mead and may have been the killer's intended target.
