London, 1931. Nick Bassington-Hope, veteran of the Great War and controversial artist, is suddenly found dead. His death from a fall, the night before a much-anticipated exhibition of his work, is recorded as accidental . But his sister is not convinced. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, Georgina Bassington-Hope believes her brother was murdered, and she turns to Maisie Dobbs for help. Maisie s investigation takes her from the desolate beaches of Kent to the dark underbelly of London s art world. Still fragile after her war-related breakdown, Maisie s immersion in her work could lead her to lose more than she bargained for, while a desperate family with strong ties to her heart urgently needs her help.