All kinds of amorous accords and discords get in play when love lies a' bleeding in the shape of a much hated, but very beautiful wife and extortionist. Her death, believed to be accidental, is investigated by McKee -- and leads him a fine whirl. Those involved -- New York's rotogravure highlights, society and politicians alike, play mum. Solution not wholly fair to reader, but a fast paced story, handled with velvet.