London 1931. Nick Bassington-Hope veteran of the Great War & 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 & she turns to Maisie Dobbs for help. Maisies investigation takes her from the desolate beaches of Kent to the dark underbelly of Londons art world. Still fragile after her war-related breakdown Maisies 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.