Impoverished Markham Crewe starts work as a social secretary to millionaire Andrew Harrison. His new employer's reputation is marred by rumours of unscrupulousness, financial deception and enemies. While staying on Harrison's houseboat during the Henley Regatta, Harrison is found dead. Convinced that this was no suicide, Inspector French takes charge of another intriguing case. Another thrilling mystery from the author of The Box Office Murders and Golden Ashes