Inquest is a 1931 British mystery play written by Michael Barringer.
It was first staged as the Windmill Theatre's first performance in 1931,[1] and was later adapted into films in 1931[2] and 1939.
[3] A young widow is suspected or murdering her husband by the coroner.
To prove her innocence she enlists the help of a leading King's Counsel, who reluctantly agrees to assist her but soon becomes convinced of her innocence.
Together they hunt down the real murderer.