When the old Monty Bickerstaffe discovers a corpse in his country house in the midst of the idyllic Cotswolds, it is only the first of many unpleasant surprises. His peace is definitely over, as Inspector Jessica Campbell immediately begins her investigations. Who is the dead man, and why was he placed in this house? Neighbors and Monty's relatives claim they have never seen him before. But Jess is convinced that someone is lying. Together with Ian Carter, she must delve deep into the Bickerstaffe family secrets to uncover the shocking truth...