This is a crime mystery novel that tells the story of Marjorie Stedman. She is a confidential stenographer to the firm of Vance & Vance, and niece of Solomon Stedman. She goes to Tynewood Chase, to deliver a letter from her employer. The letter is addressed to Sir James Tynewood who is secretly married to an actress, Alma Trebizond. At work, a Mr. Smith from Pretoria visits and asks to leave a message for her boss, Mr. Vance. Marjorie Stedman realises that the man from Pretoria has a connection to Sir James. Who is Mr. Smith from Pretoria? What is his connection to Sir James Tynewood? Will Marjorie Stedman uncover the mystery?