Miss Jane Marple has checked into Bertram's Hotel in London for a much-needed vacation. The last thing she expects is that this elegant establishment, known for its service and old-world charm, could be embroiled in scandal. But after a series of strange eventsincluding the disappearance of a fellow guest, the arrival of a notorious celebrity bad boy, and finally, a shocking murdershe finds herself drawn into a multifaceted mystery.
The hotel is full of suspects who have potential motivesand convenient alibis. While the local inspector is preoccupied with a series of recent robberies, only Miss Marple, with her shrewd observations and keen understanding of human nature, can sort out the puzzling sequence of events and zero in on the killer.
