Back in London, Susan Ryeland is once again corralled into the world of detective Atticus Pund as he investigates the death of Lady Margaret Chalfont in the Greek Isle of Corfu.

Pund begins his interrogations with the wealthy Chalfont family looking for suspects. Meanwhile, Susan uncovers startling evidence suggesting that Miriam Crace may have been murdered.

Pund begins his interrogations with the wealthy Chalfont family looking for suspects. Meanwhile, Susan uncovers startling evidence suggesting that Miriam Crace may have been murdered.

As Eliot's health rapidly deteriorates, he lashes out and accuses his own family of murder. Meanwhile, within the novel, Atticus Pund closes in on his prime suspect.

The murderer in Corfu claims another victim. Back in reality, Eliot's condition worsens, and Susan unexpectedly finds herself a suspect in a murder case.