The Farraday family is divided into two distinct parts. One part is headed by Ben Farraday, who is quite rich, while the other part, which includes Evelyn Farraday, has nothing other than the jobs the somewhat demanding Ben has given them in his shipping and cruise line business. One of the Farraday's direct ancestors had saved the son of the Malayan king and, as a reward, was given exclusive shipping rights to the Kingdom. Ben and his brother Edward contend it was their ancestor Jonathan and not his cousin Thomas but Philip contends it was Thomas who died on the return trip. Evelyn's fiancé, Philip Andrews, is convinced that she and the others on her side of the family were cheated and hasn't given up his quest as there is still stock held in trust they could receive. He and Evelyn seek Perry Mason's advice on the issue as he is the lawyer for the trust. When Ben is killed however, Philip is charged with murder. For Perry to successfully defend him, they will need to locate a rare Malayan commemorative medal that depicts the face of the Farraday who saved the King's son.
—garykmcd / edited by Rob