The Expert

September 24, 1976

Hardy is asked to do a further post mortem by the defense in the second appeal of a man convicted of the murder of his wife. The first post mortem was done by an old colleague and Hardy's findings conflict, straining their friendship.

October 1, 1976

An Arab ruler suddenly dies in London and Hardy is caught up in a situation of political intrigue.

October 8, 1976

Motive, opportunity, possession of the weapon and an alibi that won't stand up. Who wants more to prove guilt of murder?

October 15, 1976

A headless skeleton is found. The bones indicate one solution and the clothes another. Proffesor Hardy sorts it out.

October 22, 1976

An elaborate plan goes wrong because of a woman's intuition.

October 29, 1976

Many things can go awry when the law is exercised by the wrong people.

November 5, 1976

The police and Hardy are greatly puzzled by the death of a mortuary attendant.

November 12, 1976

Did evidence Hardy gave in a murder trial 12 years ago result in a miscarriage of justice?

November 19, 1976

A spell is cast which results in a death at ' The Hour of the Snake'. Is it murder - or what?

November 26, 1976

One can legislate for most things - but how do you cope with human frailty and greed?