Georget Heyer is the founder of the popular genre of “regency romance”, the author of historical adventure works, a writer whose books are experiencing a rebirth in the 21st century. She did not turn to the crime genre very often, but Agatha admired her books Christie, and they are considered classic examples of the English detective story.

Millionaire Silas Kane is found dead on the rocky shore of a bay, not far from his luxurious mansion. Accident? But a few days later, his heir and companion, Clement, is killed in the mansion with a revolver shot. Suspicion falls on Jim Cain: now he is the heir to a huge fortune, and he has no alibi. But there are several attempts on his life, and he almost becomes the third victim of the criminal...

Ernest Fletcher, a rich man and lover of women, was killed in his own office. But who dealt him the fatal blow with a blunt instrument? Unmarried sister? Debt-ridden nephew? Beautiful neighbor? Partners in dubious deals? Inspector Hunnyside begins an investigation and soon comes to the conclusion: Fletcher had many enemies, and his death benefits them all...