Henry Cargate made so many enemies that when he was killed, everyone sympathized not so much with the victim as with the killer. However, the law is the law - and the criminal ends up in the dock. But who is this unfortunate person, we have no idea - a butler or a secretary, a gardener or a vicar? The killer remains unknown until the very end, until the wise Judge Smith puts an end to the Cargate case... Relatives of millionaire Alan Renwick, who in a fit of rage killed his blackmailing servant, developed a complex plan to help him evade justice. However, the simulated suicide ended in the real death of Renwick - and it was by no means a suicide or an accident, but a real crime. Inspector Westhall, leading the investigation, understands: one of those who allegedly tried to save Alan actually wanted to get rid of him. But who? Married mistress? Advocate? Best friend?..