Forrester, an arrogant, and thoroughly unpleasant young artist forces his way into Quinns - and demands that the "parasite' Mannering finance his painting. Mannering puts him off. But a phone call from Forrester's girl-friend - terrified and hysterical - about his "suicide attempt" - piques his interest. As events escalate, the Baron is forced to rediscover forgotten talents - in a desperate battle of wits against a killer - and a suspicious police force...