'Ex-detective George Overton takes on some more cases in post-war Sydney.
'Some cases are easy, like a missing truck driver, and some are difficult, like tracking down money that was hidden in a cemetery many years ago.
'George is almost stumped when Garden Gnomes come to life but does manage to track down some money missing from a Balmain bank.
'When he tries to expose a crooked card game a piece of 'lucky wood' is no help.
'With George out of town at a family funeral Margaret Overton has to take charge in a case of blackmail.
'With help from his mates in the pub and a gang of urchins George Overton wins through.' (Publication summary)
