Description:
When a woman is attacked
in a church in Hurst, Mr. Fortune is brought in and gives his
surprising findings. Although Hurst is divided between an old, tiny
village and its supportive gentry, and a newer industrial and housing
development, there seems little conflict among the various groups.
Without Mr. Fortune on the scene, the murder that follows would have
been classified as an accident--as would the next murder, too. Despite
the title, this has nothing to do with spies.