One morning, Hercule Poirot's post includes a distressing communication from an elderly spinster seeking his help, but not saying why.

However, what intrigues him most is that the letter was written two months ago.

The Belgian sleuth persuades Captain Hastings that they must investigate immediately...

Agatha Christie's whodunnit starring John Moffatt.

Dramatised in two-parts by Michael Bakewell.

Poirot .............. John Moffatt
Hastings ...........Simon Williams
Miss Lawson .....Joanna David
Miss Peabody....Rosalind Knight
Ellen.................Elizabeth Proud
Theresa............Tracy Wiles
Charles..............Ifan Meredith
Bella..................Becky Hindley
Dr Tanios ...........Sam Dale
Chemist..............Damian Lynch
Bob the dog ........Richard Beadsmoore

Music composed by Tom Smail.

Director: Enyd Williams

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2006. Show less