When three bodies are found in bizarre circumstances, the timing is terrible for the rulers of Sparta as they're hosting an important trade delegation. Convinced it is the work of Athenian agents, they call in Lysander, head of Sparta's hated Secret Police, to settle the matter quickly and cleanly. Lysander in turn enlists High Priestess Iliona - using bribery and blackmail. Iliona soon uncovers conspiracy, murder, kidnapping and adultery - and she hasn't yet found the culprit . . .