Marjorie Empson is found dead in her home. Her stolen silver is found in the bushes - the thievery has been a distraction. Marjorie was the driving force in a reading circle, which has secretly speculated in shares. During the investigation, more and more club members turn out to be Marjorie’s enemies. And evidence suggests that on the evening of her murder she has been at least involved in two disputes. And then another Member of the club gets murdered.