The Shadow knows sometruths may be incriminating. Thanks to their friendship with Lady Maria, a new chapter in their lives has blossomed, taking them in a fresh direction from their career of crime. But while in the eyes of many they are quickly becoming heroes, they have not been absolved of their previous crimes.
Compounding the issue, Daniel, ever the profiteer, is quick to point out being a hero does not pay as much as their previous vocation. Besides, it is only a matter of time until Lady Maria, Baron Dietrich, and the rest of their allies discover their dark secret, and then the cost will be high indeed. As circumstances force wedges into The Shadow, the ever-present question remains: How many good deeds must a man do to atone for a life of sin?