Luke Fitzwilliam could not believe Miss Pinkerton's wild allegation that a multiple murderer
was at work in the quiet English village of Wychwood or her speculation that the local doctor
was next in line. But within hours Miss Pinkerton had been killed in a hit-and-run car
accident. Mere coincidence? Luke was inclined to think so until he read in The Times of the
unexpected demise of Dr. Humbleby.
