A murder occurs in a small village church. Young Kara Quain dies. Who could she have crossed the path of?.. Eight people who were present in the church at that time are under suspicion. And to find the culprit, Inspector Alleyn must find out what was the reason for the murder: jealousy, envy or maybe money? One night, Alfred Meyer, the director of a theater troupe, was almost pushed off a speeding train. However, his “troubles” did not end there. While celebrating the birthday of his wife, actress Caroline Dacres, Meyer was killed by a blow... from a bottle of champagne. Inspector Alleyn begins an investigation and meets theater actors - bright and very controversial people who never take off their masks.