A detestable businessman is murdered while at work, and a handful of rye is found in his pockets. Soon after, members of his household fall victim to a killer intent on recreating scenes from a popular nursery rhyme.
Arthur's chivalry leads to danger when he comes to the rescue of Sophia, a damsel in distress, and her father, Aulfric.
Tranquility in Portwenn is disturbed when a group of birdwatchers descends on the village.
As 165 Eaton Place reopens its doors, two new arrivals make their mark, and Lady Agnes reveals a dark secret.
The Murder Investigation Team is called in when Ed Villarin, a young Lithuanian, collapses and dies in the street during a game of phone tag.