This the First Huntingdon Hart story. The title case is solved in each Quick Read, but also more and more details of Hunt's life unfold with each case. In some ways these stories are more like a serial. To get maximum enjoyment from the other Quick Reads, please read this story first.

Hunt is enjoying a quiet drink in the Bird in Nest, when two mysterious figures from his past turn up out of the blue - both wanting the same thing - for Hunt to locate the Duchess of Blantyre's Pekingese puppy. On the case, Hunt meets with surprises - and a most unusual woman!