Jim Qwilleran is not exactly overwhelmed by his new assignment for the 'Daily Fluxion'. Interior design has never been one of his specialities and now he's supposed to turn out an entire magazine on the subject every week! But the first issue of 'Gracious Abodes' is barely off the presses when Qwilleran finds himself back on more familiar territory - the exclusive residence featured on the cover has been burglarised and the lady of the house found dead...