On a luxurious Balinese island, the charismatic tycoon Marcus Brand entertains his six godchildren. By the end of the weekend, secrets will be revealed that will change everybody's life, a climax to the web of lies and betrayals spun over the course of thirty years. The Godchildren are Charlie the aristocratic Old Etonian, who's fascinated and enthralled by Marcus's wealth and who devotes his life to securing an inheritance; Mary the daughter of one of Marcus's business colleagues, her life is blighted by tragedy; Jamie feckless but utterly charming, he drifts from one job to another, crossing Marcus's path just once too often for comfort; Saffron delicate and sensitive as well as stunningly beautiful, she is unaware of her power over men and of Marcus's power over her; Abigail insecure and gauche, she blames Marcus for the disaster of her life; Stuart the working class son of Marcus's dead chauffeur, he is torn between admiration and hatred for his supremely successful, capitalist godfather.