The Gate of Baghdad

During a long desert journey to Baghdad, Mr. Parker Pyne becomes intrigued by a newspaper story about a missing financier believed to be in South America. When Captain Smethurst, a fellow traveler, confides in Pyne with a concern, he is unexpectedly found dead, leading Pyne to investigate the mystery. Using a series of clues and overheard conversations, Pyne works to uncover the truth behind the unsettling events.