The tenants of Lois Meade''s terrace house in Tresham are frustrated by their neighbor''s feisty pet cockerel, Satan. His owner, Clem Fitch, refuses to part with his feathery companion-making Lois''s tenants fly the coop. Luckily, her son Douglas agrees to rent the house.
But when Clem and Satan are found dead, Douglas-who is involved with Clem''s daughter-becomes a prime suspect in some foul business.