The main character of this tale is Dr.George Abbershaw, who is also a consultant for Scotland Yard. He is invited to Black Dudley for a house party, along with several others. The house belongs to Wyatt, an inheritance from his Aunt. His uncle by marraige actually lived in the home and enjoyed it when Wyatt invited friends for weekend visits.
During this particular party Wyatt tells of some legend about an interesting dagger and explains some game that was played. The group is intrigued and decides to play the game. Meggie Oliphant has the dagger at one point during the game and notices that it looked like there was blood on it. Before she can investigate further, the dagger is grabbed from her hand. The game is cut short when Wyatt's uncle is supposedly taken ill, but is actually found dead.
Abbershaw is called upon to sign a certificate so the body can be disposed of, and during his brief inspection realizes that the dead man did not die of a heart attack as they were told. The whole group is misled and thugs take over control of the house in order to get back some missing item.
I really enjoyed this book - you are kept interested and the style of writing is very easy to read. It kind of remined me of Agatha Christie. Albert Campion stories were also made into a series on TV. Throughly enjoyable. Looking forward to reading the many others in the series.
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