About the book: 1954 / Wolfe summoned to court as a witness. Leonard Ash is on trial for the murder of telephone operator Mary Willis. Leonard Ash came to Wolfe two months ago, but Wolfe kicked him out. During the questioning of witnesses, Wolfe escapes from the courtroom, although it is his next turn to speak. Despite Goodwin's admonitions, Wolfe rushed to the crime scene. He intends to present to the court irrefutable evidence that Ash is innocent. Wolfe is forced to hide from arrest and at the same time also obtain facts.