After artist Claire Beaudry Chase was attacked and left for dead in her home on the Connecticut coast, she no longer knows who she can trust. Her main suspect is her own husband, Griffin, a well-connected candidate for state governor. Just before the attack, Claire was preparing an exhibition, one of the exhibits of which openly accuses Griffin of a brutal crime committed twenty-five years ago. If it becomes known to the public, her husband's political career will come to an end. Claire has no doubt that her husband and his powerful supporters would easily kill her to hide the truth. When one of Claire's acquaintances is murdered, the police try to link the crime to an attack on the artist herself. As the investigation continues, Claire must decide how much she is willing to lose to stop her husband and his supporters, who will do anything to protect Griffin and their interests.