A stolen jewel box, a London crook on the run, and a single clue lead a rural sergeant into a case that unfolds across farms, pubs, and police precincts. Set during the chaotic hop-picking season in Kent, The Harvest Murder blends rustic charm with meticulous detection as Sergeant Wragge and Scotland Yard unravel the threads of a seemingly simple burglary. From fingerprints to false identities, the case builds into a tightly coiled investigation where every pint served may hold a whisper of truth.

Dr. Priestley, a brilliant but reclusive logician and amateur criminologist, features in this book, although—as in many later entries—he appears more in a consultative role. The active investigation is carried out by law enforcement officers, with Priestley offering insight from the sidelines.