In the quaint yet vibrant town of Edendale, a beloved local artist, Eliza Hart, is found dead under mysterious circumstances. The renowned detective duo, Arthur Grayson and James Penn, are called upon to unravel the layers of deceit, love, and betrayal. As they delve deeper, the case reveals an intricate love triangle involving the victim, a respected banker, and a rising playwright. With each chapter, Grayson and Penn employ forensic analysis, psychological insights, and their impeccable deductive skills to edge closer to the truth, which hides a killer least suspected by the town or the reader.