Annelise Waldorf lives hidden away in her parents' mansion, unknown to even the maids living there. When she is mysteriously murdered in the middle of the night, Lord and Lady Waldorf don't know who to ask for help. Telling the police will risk them being imprisoned for going against the government. Not investigating the murder is not an option for the devastated family. There are so many questions the Waldorfs are anxious to answer. Who killed Annelise? How did they know about her? And the most confusing of all - why did they do it?