Because of a bungled robbery in a fancy resort, the already-married Eva Griffin has been caught together with a prominent congressman. To protect the politico, Eva”s prepared to pay the editor of a sleazy tabloid his hush cash. But Perry Mason provides other plans. He paths down the phantom fat cat who secretly runs the blackmailing tabloid-only to find a shocking scoop. By enough time Mason”s comely customer finally comes clean, her spouse has used a bullet in the heart. Right now Perry Mason offers two choices: represent the cunning widow in her wrangle for the inactive man”s money-or take the rap for murder.