Publisher's Synopsis
Johnny Destiny, a ruthless American killer, arrives in England to blackmail a former confederate. He aims to link up with this former accomplice through the latter's daughter, Lucilla...Miss Frayle, Dr. Morelle's secretary, unwittingly becomes involved in the killer's quest while holidaying nearby. But Dr. Morelle learns of Miss Frayle's potential danger, and arrives at the deserted creek-side inn where they have foregathered in time to take a hand in the game...