Synopsis

Lovejoy found himself embroiled in a curious matter. Alexander, his longtime business associate, had taken on a new partner, a man named Joe Gruder. But Lovejoy harbored a distinct unease about this newcomer. The situation deepened when Jane received a call from Lily Gruder, Joe’s wife, who was distressed by a problem involving pearls and a pawnbroker. Driven by a sense of duty – or perhaps mere curiosity – Lovejoy decided to investigate. As it turned out, Mr. Gruder was not a man of impeccable