Firm, feminine finesse for palatable concoction of mystery, romance, murder and investigation, Young Carol, opening the Spencer house in Maine, finds the body of an unknown and just escapes being charged with the killing, Major Dane, recuperating in the neighborhood, is hard put to it to get around the complications supplied by neighbors and family, but eventually brings the case to a close without divulging the secrets each one is hiding. Apple pie order and smooth going.