This sixth book in the Hugh Kerr Mystery series, takes a dark turn to touch on some very sensitive topics, especially for the newlyweds. Hugh and Ellen are trying to start fresh following their recent marriage and several highly emotional personal and professional events. The first day back in the office they are confronted with an unscheduled client asking very real questions about her rights as a married woman with respect to boundaries of the marriage bed. The law with respect to marital relations falls strongly in the man's favor, and Hugh could not offer much positive advice. Unfortunately, events rapidly progressed from extremely unpleasant discussions to shortly later discovering the husband of their prospective client murdered. The ensuing murder case against Hugh's client brings many twists and turns. The discussion of appropriate behavior between married couples, and unconventional sexual explorations cause unexpected and sensational personal and court room drama.