34-year-old writer and ex-private detective Ricardo Saint-André and his wife, 25-year-old Gabrielle come to Cheshire to celebrate the wedding of Tracy Baltimore, daughter of their old friend, tycoon Mr. Baltimore.They maintain a close relationship with Sara Baltimore, the youngest daughter of Mr. Baltimore. Sara introduces them to her boyfriend, Mr. Sousa, a famous Brazilian football player, whom Mr. Baltimore and his second wife, Petra Schreiber, dislike. They are introduced to the groom, Sir Weyden, an eccentric playboy who has already gone through four marriages. Chatting with Alfred-a dentistry student seduced by Gabrielle with the consent of her husband-so she says, Rachel-a Key Property employee and Mr. Lawn-a Bed & Breakfast manager, Ricardo and Gabrielle are informed of the last events in town. Doctor Knox, a famous dentist, has been accused of murdering hundreds of patients for several years. Hours later the party is interrupted by a colliding sound. In the front yard, Mr. Sousa's Mercedes has crashed into a wall. Sara Baltimore's body hangs from a tree nearby. Ricardo discovers a note signed by her in her hand. Three words are written on it: "Don't blame anyone." After Sara's funeral, Ricardo expresses to Mr. Baltimore his belief that Sara didn't commit suicide. He wants to investigate her death. To his surprise, Mr. Baltimore hesitates. Ricardo insists and Mr. Baltimore offers him full support. Ricardo and Gabrielle work closely with Scotland Yard inspector F. Zayed, who informs them about the private life of the party guests. He tells them Sara Baltimore underwent a miscarriage after an intruder surprised her and beat her at Sousa's house. They visit Old Trafford stadium and talk to Mr. Boogle, a player of the local football club, and the closest friend of Mr. Sousa. He informs them that Sara had continuous arguments with her father. Mr. Baltimore wanted to sign a contract to exploit South-American oil fields. Sara, influenced by her boyfriend, wanted to be sure that such contract was for the benefit of the local communities, rather than for the mere benefit of few South American politicians.The Saint-André discover thus a net of intrigue and corporate interests. Family rivalries get entangle with international neocolonialist games.