Synopsis

A growing unease compels Barnaby to accept Causton’s invitation to their annual Brighton excursion. He suspects the mayor is embroiled in a scheme to acquire coastal land for holiday chalets, and he intends to uncover the truth behind the dubious transaction. However, his investigation is abruptly complicated by a shocking incident: a notorious property developer is beheaded at the local funfair, and a collection of invaluable historical swords vanishes. With the assistance of his cousin, Detect