A beautiful young woman is interviewed by Coroner Golden and new Deputy sheriff Mr. Hammersmith. Her mother has been found dead in the nearby forest but the woman alleges they both rented rooms in Three Forks Tavern. The landlord Mr. Quimby deny her story. She describes the room her mother was in but a search reveals no room that matches it. But the sheriff believes her and he insists on staying in the tavern overnight while the coroner goes to collect his jury. He has a vague recollection of more than a few odd happenings at this very tavern. This collection brings together a diverse array of Greenâs mystery and detective stories. It includes: âMidnight in Beauchamp Rowâ, âThe Ruby and the Caldronâ, âThe Little Steel Coilsâ, âThe Staircase at Heartâs Delightâ and more.