The province can be deadly. In fact, not much happens in Littlebourne. The sighting of the rare spotted crake is the only thing stirring up a bit of excitement. But suddenly, the village idyll is shattered: the residents receive anonymous letters, a girl is brutally attacked, and the body of an unknown woman is found in the woods. All these crimes seem to be connected to the theft of the valuable emerald belonging to Lord Kennington. Inspector Richard Jury from Scotland Yard and his friend Melrose Plant are faced with a mystery. Until they find a mysterious map... Absolutely outstanding!.