
In spring 1948, Alleyn joins a weekend party at Frantock Hall. His deductive powers are tested to the limit as he uncovers the sinister connection between the theft of a priceless chalice and a game of murder that goes horribly wrong. Adapted from the novels by Dame Ngaio Marsh, featuring the character Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn.

Patrick Malahide
Roderick Alleyn

William Simons
Inspector Fox

Belinda Lang
Agatha Troy

Tom Wilkinson
Gerald Lacklander