Montague Cork is the head of the Anchor Insurance Company.In this book he decides to investigate what could be a false claim made by a country landowner in the village of Bottle. The story begins as he drives his Bentley towards the village which is deep in the countryside.As a snowstorm develops he loses his way and then crashes. After a great deal of difficulty he finally arrives in Bottle itself. From then on he gets dragged further and further into the mire.
He comes across a large variety of strange and sometimes homicidal characters as well as a couple of helpful locals.
As always with this five book series,the stories are although unlikely,certainly page turners and a thrill a minute. Although he is not a likable character,Cork does have many admirable traits and by the end of each book the reader is left wanting more. ( )