As the investigation into the murder unfolds, Blanc must unravel a complex web of intrigue surrounding the group of friends and their host, Miles Bron. It quickly becomes apparent that each person has a motive for wanting the victim dead, and Blanc must use his keen detective skills to piece together the clues and uncover the truth.
Among the suspects are Bron's ex-wife, a philandering husband, a jilted lover, and a conniving business partner. As Blanc delves deeper into their lives, he begins to uncover a tangled web of deceit and betrayal.
With each new revelation, Blanc's suspicions shift from one person to the next, until finally, he uncovers the shocking truth behind the murder. But as he confronts the killer, he realizes that the truth may come at a steep price, and that justice is not always as straightforward as it seems.