Philip Maxwell's talent is hosting dinner parties, he fills his rambling estate with young, attractive, and charming guests. His latest dinner party, however, comes to an abrupt end at the hands of a wayward bullet. The gun that brought an end to Philip Maxwell's life is immediately found - in the hands of an unconscious woman. Every attendee is a suspect, and Philip's friend Peter King shoulders the burden of solving the crime, that is until Detective Fleming Stone and his expertise arrives. This entertaining read is the fourth instalment of Carolyn Wells 'Fleming Stone' series and is an excellent reflection of the time in which it was written. Carolyn Well's excellent portrayal and conclusion of an 'impossible crime' is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie.