Hand in Glove

The April Fool’s Day party had been a roaring success for all, it seemed – except for poor Mr Cartell who had ended up in the ditch – for ever.

Then there was the case of Mr Percival Pyke Period’s letter of condolence, sent before the body was found – not to mention the family squabbles.

It was a puzzling crime for Superintendant Alleyn. A case of fish on someone’s fingers and some gauntlets fit to kill…