Synopsis

The tranquility of Badger's Drift is violently disrupted when teacher Connie Bishop cries out in terror, certain someone has broken into her home. Days later, a local councillor, known for his intense infatuation with her, is discovered murdered in her garden. Is Connie truly the frightened victim she portrays? Barnaby and Jones delve into the lives of jealous rivals, ambitious social climbers, and the secrets held within an old cottage as they pursue the truth behind the killing.