McGill has a tough journey to Lisbon in the company of a blackmailing crew. Even when he reaches the safe deposit - and the million dollars - his troubles are far from over..

McGill finds that an apparently straightforward case concerning a wealthy man's wayward daughter has a surprising and dangerous outcome.

A beautiful painting can bring out the best in some, the worst in others. McGill encounters both types when he is asked to trace a missing masterpiece.

""The signora... find the signora"" The last words of a dying man present McGill with a puzzle - who is the signora?

McGill tries to trace the origin of some compromising photographs - and a noted lawyer has to chose between his ideals and his reputation.