In this exclusive authorized edition from the Queen of Mystery, the
bizarre death of a financial tycoon has Miss Marple investigating a very
odd case of crime by rhyme.
Rex Fortescue, king of a financial empire, was sipping tea in his
"counting house" when he suffered an agonizing and sudden death. On
later inspection, the pockets of the deceased were found to contain
traces of cereals.
Yet, it was the incident in the parlor which confirmed Miss Marple's
suspicion that here she was looking at a case of crime by rhyme . . .