In a small, wealthy community, the murder of local magnate Simon Baird sparks a whirlwind of suspicions and hidden secrets. When the body is found in his elegant mansion, everyone becomes a suspect. Among them are his ambitious wife, who dreamed of escaping her oppressive marriage; his son, a rebellious young man with a dark past; and his business partner, who might have had reasons to get rid of Baird and claim the empire they had both built.
A shrewd and somewhat eccentric investigator, known for his ability to untangle the most intricate enigmas, is called to solve the case. As he delves into the lives of those surrounding Baird, he uncovers a web of deceit, betrayal, and rivalries that go beyond what he imagined. Each clue reveals new secrets, and the characters begin to crumble under the weight of their lies.
Amidst lavish banquets and musical evenings, tension rises as the investigator realizes that killing Baird was not just an act of revenge, but the result of a meticulously orchestrated plan. Who truly benefited from his death? The answer could forever change the lives of everyone involved and reveal that, at its core, greed and desperation lead people to commit the most unthinkable acts. In this story filled with unexpected twists, the truth will be its own executioner.