At her husband's funeral, Angela Menton discovers that her husband had been a bigamist - twice over as it later transpires. Friction between the three wives comes to a head when one is found dead.Detective Inspector Matt Devlin, with his partner Rick Preston, must conduct a complicated and demanding investigation, especially when their chief suspect is killed.Matt has the added distraction of a new girlfriend, Esme, who does not wish to be involved with a policeman.Matt's trademark perseverance and determination is put to work in trying to persuade Esme they would be good together, as well as matching the amassed evidence using his acute observational powers to expose the murderer.