In the small, artsy coastal town of Port Haven, renowned painter Eliza Marrow vanishes from her cliffside studio during a violent storm. Her latest masterpiece, rumored to depict a scandalous secret about the town's elite, is also missing. Private investigator Lila Voss, a former art restorer with a knack for uncovering hidden truths, is hired by Eliza's estranged sister to find her. As Lila digs into Eliza's life, she uncovers a web of jealousy, betrayal, and long-buried secrets among Port Haven's seemingly idyllic residents. The deeper she goes, the more she realizes the painting—and its secrets—may hold the key to Eliza's fate.