Bess Rohan unravels her mother's life work when she escapes to New York City, a job and life with her Aunt Alma but is trapped again when her father is suspect in the killing of a coming young TV actress. Lt. Nelson, acting Captain of Homicide, comes up against a family block, Beth's sudden romance and growing loyalty to her little known father, and insubordination in his own household before he untangles the mistakes in the killing. Palpable pursuing.