Poirot is called in when a case of romantic intrigue turns fatal.
Simon interrupts an armed robbery and is told by Teal that the gang in question are are building up to a last big job.
Steed investigates a firm named WormDoom, whose proprietor, a businessman widely thought a bit of a rotter, is killing off his business competitors, all experts on timber decay.
An old enemy lures Emma to a deserted house for a deadly game of cards.
Cathy attends a seance, Steed tastes wine to discover the secret at the bottom of the barrel.