Zukie Merlino finds it hard to settle back into her daily routine after the trip of a lifetime, so she's pleased to receive an invitation to her high school reunion. Not only will it break the boredom, but also give her the chance to confront Sylvia, a woman she's hated for years. Away from her cousin Lou's disapproving eyes for once, Zukie is enjoying herself greatly at the reunion, right up to the point where Sylvia's body is discovered. Zukie knows she's not the guilty party – but the only way of clearing her name is to provide an alibi she doesn't want to give.