It was one of the most bewildering cases that had ever confronted Ludovic Travers and Superintendent George Wharton. The spivs who threatened barmaid Maudie Brown let fall word of a proposed robbery at the bungalow of a famous actress. But the unfortunate actress was
submitted to more than robbery — she was murdered.

The case became more baffling by the hour. Why, for instance, did Maudie disappear? And why was there a crying baby at the bungalow? What connection was there with a famous clown? And why the odd behaviour of a famous conductor?

Travers knew he had to find the answers — fast .