Hercule Poirot is hired by a man who just outbid him on an antique mirror. The man, Gervase Chevenix, invites Poirot to his country home and explains that he believes his business partner, John Lake, has committed fraud against him.
What he doesn't know is that his daughter Ruth is secretly married to Lake. Poirot accepts his offer to travel to his country home and take on a case.
It's evident observing the household that Gervase is powerful, manipulative, and that no one can stand him. His nephew Hugh wants his uncle to invest in a new project, but Gervase wants him to marry Ruth first. Besides the fact that Ruth is already married, Hugh is engaged to someone else, Susan.
So no surprise when Gervase is found dead, but at first, it appears to be a suicide. Poirot thinks differently. Gervase had a new, unsigned will, which convinces Poirot that it is murder.
Excellent story, with a fine performance by Iain Cuthbertson as Gervase. Hugh Frasier is on hand as Hastings. One of the stronger stories, with color characters, strong production values, and the usual wonderful work by Suchet as Poirot.
What he doesn't know is that his daughter Ruth is secretly married to Lake. Poirot accepts his offer to travel to his country home and take on a case.
It's evident observing the household that Gervase is powerful, manipulative, and that no one can stand him. His nephew Hugh wants his uncle to invest in a new project, but Gervase wants him to marry Ruth first. Besides the fact that Ruth is already married, Hugh is engaged to someone else, Susan.
So no surprise when Gervase is found dead, but at first, it appears to be a suicide. Poirot thinks differently. Gervase had a new, unsigned will, which convinces Poirot that it is murder.
Excellent story, with a fine performance by Iain Cuthbertson as Gervase. Hugh Frasier is on hand as Hastings. One of the stronger stories, with color characters, strong production values, and the usual wonderful work by Suchet as Poirot.