Hardy is asked to do a further post mortem by the defense in the second appeal of a man convicted of the murder of his wife. The first post mortem was done by an old colleague and Hardy's findings conflict, straining their friendship.

An Arab ruler suddenly dies in London and Hardy is caught up in a situation of political intrigue.

Motive, opportunity, possession of the weapon and an alibi that won't stand up. Who wants more to prove guilt of murder?

A headless skeleton is found. The bones indicate one solution and the clothes another. Proffesor Hardy sorts it out.

An elaborate plan goes wrong because of a woman's intuition.

Many things can go awry when the law is exercised by the wrong people.

The police and Hardy are greatly puzzled by the death of a mortuary attendant.

Did evidence Hardy gave in a murder trial 12 years ago result in a miscarriage of justice?

A spell is cast which results in a death at ' The Hour of the Snake'. Is it murder - or what?