A string of puzzling deaths in high society prompts an investigation that entangles a nouveau-riche husband and his socially-born wife, unearthing hidden scandals, blackmail, and secret identities. As suspicion and gossip spread, the couple confronts confessions, a mysterious bronze-faced door, cryptic messages and a reporter's inquiries; betrayals, hush money, and ominous rumors tighten the grip around them. Interwoven chapters reveal discoveries, presentiments, a crucial box and necklace, and a companion's narrative that pieces together motives and revelations before the final resolution.