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The Case of the Magic Mandarin

The Case of the Magic Mandarin

Episode number: 1

Overview: Alistair Cameron comes from Scotland to Canada when his niece is orphaned. When a magician is killed, Cameron solves the case. He is rewarded by a commission as the first provisional detective in the country, and he is persuaded to stay.

The Black Curse

The Black Curse

Episode number: 2

Overview: Conflict has broken out, resulting in the death of a white settler. The "Indians" are suspected, but the Inspector keeps an open mind.

Death Takes a Curtain Call

Death Takes a Curtain Call

Episode number: 3

Overview: Inspector Alastair Cameron investigates several theatrical murder cases which involve a dwarf, an orchestra leader, and an aging soprano.

Murder at Blenheim Swamp

Murder at Blenheim Swamp

Episode number: 4

Overview: While investigating the murder of a visiting Englishman, Cameron suspects the local inhabitants know more than they are letting on.

Bloodhounds Can’t Fly

Bloodhounds Can’t Fly

Episode number: 5

Overview: Ontario provincial detective Alistair Cameron investigates the kidnapping of a wealthy man's daughter, but uncovers diamonds, an unexpected villain, a band of pigeons, and a bloodhound.

Nightwalker of the Wards.

Nightwalker of the Wards.

Episode number: 6

Overview: Why are so many patients in the charity ward dying unexpectedly? Dr. Chisholm calls his friend to investigate.

Pretty Mary Mitchell

Pretty Mary Mitchell

Episode number: 7

Overview: The wife of a wealthy factory owner is kidnapped by his disgruntled employees. Inspector Cameron is called in to investigate.

The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady

The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady

Episode number: 8

Overview: Who murdered the kindly old woman? And why did they make it look like she was drunk when she only drank tea?

Song of the Hemp

Song of the Hemp

Episode number: 9

Overview: How many times can a convicted murderer escape the gallows? When the hangman doesn't come, his assistant becomes a hostage in a prison break. Hanged bodies start turning up, and the hunt intensifies

Fire at Fenroy

Fire at Fenroy

Episode number: 10

Overview: A young constable, in a panic because of local threats to his career, calls on the Inspector to solve a series of arsons.