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Molly Carpenter Lasch is in the dock, accused of killing her husband, Gary, the owner of Lasch Hospital. Although he does not remember anything, on the advice of his lawyer, he admits his guilt.
The action takes place in the fishing town of Fekamp, where Megre investigates the death of Captain Pierre Le Klin. The novel stands out for its maritime atmosphere, psychological depth and Megre's intuitive approach.
Conan Doyles entire work was overshadowed by the success of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which was published in instalments in the Strand magazine from 1891 and later gathered in a book containing 12 adventures in 1892.