The stanford family is one of the most respected in america – but behind the facade of fame and glamour lies a hidden web of blackmail, drugs and murder…when harry stanford, one of the wealthiest men in the world, mysteriously drowns while cruising on his yacht off the rugged coast of corsica, it sets off a chain of events that reverberates around the globe.at the family gathering following the funeral in boston, a strikingly beautiful young woman appears. She claims to be stanford's daughter and entitled to a share of the tycoon's estate. Is she genuine, or is she an imposter?