John Stone

ercule Poirot is given the task of vetting suitors for the daughter of an Australian shipping magnate, which takes a surprising twist when she decides to take the Plymouth Express.

An old enemy lures Emma to a deserted house for a deadly game of cards.

Simon interrupts an armed robbery and is told by Teal that the gang in question are are building up to a last big job.

Steed investigates a firm named WormDoom, whose proprietor, a businessman widely thought a bit of a rotter, is killing off his business competitors, all experts on timber decay.

Cathy attends a seance, Steed tastes wine to discover the secret at the bottom of the barrel.