The story of Erik and Ann Shepherd continues. Will they return to Aghios Nikolaos and face up to the web of intrigue and mystery in which they find themselves so deeply involved? Before they do, fate has one more trick in store for Erik.

The Shepherds are back in Aghios Nikolaos, and the subject of much interest. A new game is being played out and while Captain Krasakis seeks to identify the players, Erik struggles to understand the rules.

"You see the terrible thing about all this business is that you can no longer trust anyone," says Captain Krasakis. Erik realises how true this is when Ann regains her memory, and the Shepherds learn that even the dead can still spring a surprise.

The first player makes his move and the tensions and pressures increase on the Shepherds, particularly when they lose a very close friend.

"When two people whisper together in a corner they're usually digging a well for a third one to fall into," Erik Shepherd tells Sam Webber. As the masks come off Erik forms an unusual alliance.

With true identities revealed, it is time for Erik to settle a few old scores. Ann comes to a decision and the Shepherds' marriage faces its biggest test …