The death of an ancient estate's patriarch leads to rivalry and murder when his rebellious son plans to sell it off, outraging his siblings.

When the author of a book that sparked a nationwide treasure hunt is found dead, Barnaby and Winter must unravel the cryptic clues to find the killer among a group of dedicated seekers.

Frank Bailey is a pet detective whose methods irk some of the villagers, so when he is found dead in the kennel of a dog he was looking for, Inspector Barnaby has his work cut out for him.