<p> Luke Fitzwilliam does not believe Miss Pinkerton?s wild allegation that a multiple murderer is at work in the quiet English village of Wychwood and that her local doctor is next in line. </p> <p> But within hours, Miss Pinkerton has been killed in a hit-and-run car accident. Mere coincidence? Luke is inclined to think so?until he reads in the <i>Times</i> of the unexpected demise of Wychwood?s Dr. Humbleby.? </p>