In the quaint town of Wakeham, a shocking discovery sends ripples through the community. Cynthia Wakeham, a wealthy widow, is found murdered in her opulent mansion. As the investigation unfolds, Detective Ebenezer Gryce delves into a tangled web of greed, deceit, and hidden motives. With each twist and turn, suspicion falls upon the enigmatic inhabitants of Wakeham, including the enigmatic housekeeper, the ambitious nephew, and the charming but secretive neighbor. As Gryce digs deeper, he uncovers a trail of financial secrets and long-held grudges that threaten to shatter the town's fragile facade.