This is a historical mystery novel that revolves around a wealthy man, Mr. Darbison, and his wife. Set in Barumbah, Mrs. Darbison carries on with an affair with Evesham publicly. Mr. Darbison suspects that his wife and Eversham were planning something. He requested the help of a former shipmate, Harold Armstead to unravel the mystery. Can Mr. Darbison live with what will be unraveled?