Geoffrey Gray was convicted of murdering a wealthy uncle. However, the cousin of his young wife, the determined Hilary Carew, meets the witness at the trial, and she makes it clear that the poor fellow was framed by the real killers. Perhaps the witness is simply not herself, which everyone is sure of including her husband? But Hilary feels: everything is far from so simple. She begins her own investigation, to which Miss Silver joins in with pleasure...

Rachel Treherne's eccentric father left his entire huge fortune and thriving business to his daughter, completely bypassing other relatives in his will. Of course, this could not end well - and an attempt was made on Rachel. And then one more thing... Which family member moved from hatred and envy to decisive action? And how to stop him before it’s too late? Miss Silver enters a dangerous game with the killer...