Parker Pyne Investigates

Mr. Parker Pyne states quite clearly that he is not a detective but 'a heart specialist'.Deception, accomplices and manipulation are all part of his method of operation and he works to cure unhappiness more frequently than to investigate crime.

The Case of the Middle-aged Wife

When Mrs Packington, whose husband is paying more attention to a secretary, answers an ad in the papers reading, ARE YOU HAPPY? IF NOT, CONSULT MR PARKER PYNE, she soon finds herself being dazzled and swept off her feet by the handsome Mr Luttrell.

The Case of the Discontented Soldier

The recently retired Major Wilbraham is bored and unhappy so he answers Parker Pyne's newspaper ad.Before long the Major finds himself rescuing Freda Clegg from two burly attackers; with Freda in tow, he embarks on a daring adventure to find treasure in the wilds of Africa!

The Case of the Distressed Lady

Daphne St John enlists Parker Pyne's aid.She must return a valuable diamond she stole pay off gambling debts.Now, repenting her rash act, Daphne needs help to return the diamond without its owner being any the wiser.

The Case of the Discontented Husband

Reginald Wade goes to Parker Pyne when he learns his wife has decided to leave him for another man.Reggie's only hope is that his wife has declared a six-month grace period.If she still feels the same at the end, she wants a divorce.Pyne decides that dark, glamorous Madeline de Sara is just what Reggie needs to console him '“ but will Mrs Wade think this is such a good idea?

The Case of the City Clerk

With his wife and children on holiday, the conventional Mr Roberts goes to Parker Pyne seeking excitement to inject into his drab life.Pyne decides Mr Roberts is just the man to travel to Geneva with secret plans and Roberts finds more romance and intrigue than he'd bargained for!

The Case of the Rich Woman

Mrs Abner Rymer needs help from Parker Pyne.She may be a rich widow but she is shunned by her friends and is very lonely.After Pyne takes her to see Dr Constantine, an Oriental sage, Mrs Rymer passes out and awakens with a totally different identity!

Have You Got Everything You Want?

Elsie Jeffries, married for eighteen months to successful businessman Edward, meets Parker Pyne by chance on the Simplon-Orient Express.She has seen Pyne's advertisements and feels he may be able to help her.She tells Pyne she has seen a fragment of a letter left on Edward's blotting pad, which points to some sort of plot against her while she is on the train to Stamboul...

The Gate of Baghdad

While Parker Pyne is on tour of the Middle East, one of the officers, Smethurst, tells Pyne he's worried about something.Smethurst is killed before he can tell Pyne what was on his mind.His death turns out to be linked to wider events and only Pyne can solve the puzzle!

The House at Shiraz

On tour in Persia, Parker Pyne is approached on a personal matter by Herr Schlagel.The young German pilot has become romantically involved with an Englishwoman, Lady Esther Carr.However, Lady Carr has become an eccentric recluse; what tragic event could have led her to this?

The Pearl of Price

A party of tourists is travelling from Amman to the camp in Petra.The group includes an American magnate and his daughter Carol.When Carol loses one of her earrings; Jim Hurst an ex-convict becomes a prime suspect.But is he really guilty and can Parker Pyne shed light on the theft?

Death on the Nile

Parker Pyne is on a ship sailing up the Nile from Assouan to Cairo.Among his fellow passengers are a group of wealthy British travellers and their companions.One of them, Lady Grayle, soon lets Pyne know someone is trying to poison her.All the evidence points to her husband but can Pyne save her before the killer gets his wish?

The Oracle at Delphi

Parker Pyne is travelling incognito under the name of Mr Thompson.In Delphi, he learns that someone else calling himself Parker Pyne is being consulted my Mrs Peters, who refers to him as '˜the good gentleman.'But who is this imposter and what does he want with Mrs Peters?