Publisher's Synopsis
Sherlock's client Mr.John Scott Eccles is a suspect in the murder of Mr.Aloysius Garcia of Wisteria Lodge, whose house Eccles visited the previous night on his invitation. The cook and servant fled after their master's death. Sherlock, yet, is of the opinion that Garcia invited Eccles because he had a criminal enterprise and desired to establish an alibi. As Sherlock and Inspector Baynes proceed in their investigation, they come across Old Jacobean Grange of High Gables less than half a mile across from the scene of the tragedy. There they find Mr.Henderson, his children, their English governess, Miss Burnet and his friend and secretary Mr.Lucas. They also discover the secret of the Tiger of San Pedro. What is it? Are these clues beads on the same necklace that will help Sherlock unravel the mystery? Or are they scattered enough to deviate him from his path?
