Claire Sullivan comes halfway round the world to answer a desperate cry for help from her sister, Gina. But when she arrives in Paris, Gina has disappeared. Her trail leads to Gart, who is unconcerned about Gina, but very interested in Claire... But what is the terrible secret he is trying to hide? Why is a body found and buried in his garden? And where is Gina? Claire has to find out if the man she loves is guilty or innocent - of murder.