Theo Conroy, a former successful banker, is married to the talented actress Susanna, with whom he has a solid age difference. Suspecting a young wife of infidelity, Theo gradually finds himself on the verge of depression, never recovering from the suicide of his first wife. In an effort to refresh the romantic relationship with Susannah, the man offers to spend a vacation in a magnificent house located in the countryside. However, what should have been the perfect family vacation suddenly turns into a nightmare...
In the center of a plot — the history of Charles Mordecai, affable art businessman and swindler in combination who travels all over the world and by means of the irresistible charm tries to get the stolen picture. By hearsay, this work of art contains the access code to the safety-deposit box filled with Nazi gold. On the course Mordecai should settle affairs with bad Russians, the British intelligence of Mi5, the international terrorist and with the magnificently long-legged wife.