An extra body is found buried in a grave in a small village where, twenty years ago, an expensive emerald necklace was stolen. Lord Peter must find the killer - and the jewels.
After a car accident in the snow, Lord Peter Wimsey and his man Bunter are put up by the local country vicar on New Year's Eve. Lord Peter stands in for an ailing bell ringer.
Lord Peter discovers that the mysterious murdered man spent time in France and travels there to speak to his wife, and with the Vicar's help later later cracks a cipher.
Lord Peter hears the confessions of several individuals involving the killing of Deacon and ultimately deduces how the thief met his death.
Ian Carmichael discusses his portray of Lord Peter Wimsey in this series.
