 The narrative itself begins when Lorimer turns up at a routine business appointment only to find the man he was to meet has hanged himself.From then on his already complicated life begins to unravel as he falls in love with Flavia Malinervo, an unhappily married actress; is assigned to investigate a case of suspected insurance fraud in which a colleague, Torquil Helvoir-Jayne, is implicated; and suffers the death of his father.According to the complete review, reviews were mixed.