The murder in the style of vintage. March N.

One night, Alfred Meyer, the director of the theater troupe, almost pushed the rushing train. However, his misadventures did not stop there. At a party in honor of the birthday of his wife - actress Caroline Dakere - Meyer was killed by a blow... Channel bottles.

Suspicion falls on all friends and acquaintances of the deceased.

The case happens in New Zealand, where Together with the touring troupe, inspector Alleyn came on vacation - clever, intellectual, art expert. He has incredulity and skepticism, under external equanimity, he hides his feelings and experiences. At first, almost none of the actors realizes his profession. But after the incident, the inspector has to reveal the Incognito by New Zealand colleagues.

Alleyn begins the investigation and meets the actors of the theater - bright and very contradictory people, never shooting masks.