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Based on John Dickson Carr’s classic novel of the same name, this gripping tale begins on a commuter train where manuscripts are read and an eerie realization takes hold: a 17th-century painting bears a startling resemblance to Ted Stevens’ young bride, Marie. The original woman in the portrait was a convicted poisoner who met her fate at the executioner’s block—so is there any connection to the young Marie? Ted’s anxiety deepens when the mysterious picture abruptly vanishes once he arrives home.
The suspense escalates when news arrives that Mark’s uncle has been murdered by poison. Mark outlines compelling reasons why it was foul play rather than natural causes, casting a long, suspicious shadow over Marie. As police enter the Stevens home and even Ted falls under suspicion, the walls close in. When Marie suddenly vanishes and a strange man appears who seems to know more about Ted’s wife than he does, secrets, superstitions, and shifting identities collide. Who is the true mastermind behind the web of poison and deceit?
Tune in for a masterclass in classic radio suspense!
