Paula's mother refused to reveal the identity of Paula's father until Paula stumbled upon the shameful secret that he was an SS General, in collusion with the Nazis. But now he is in possession of one of the greatest treasures of the art world, the Poellenberg Salt, a beautiful and priceless masterpiece, which he had hidden during the War. Whatever Paula's feelings, her father is determined that she should inherit it. But there were others who wanted ownership of the piece - and who were equally determined to fight for it. As the scattered clues draw them all towards Paris, the violent history surrounding the dangerous treasure begins inexorably to repeat itself...