Lionel Durrington, the head of one of the most imposing Dallas families dies leaving Sarah Asproon, a famous writer, to decide fairly how his estate is to be divided amongst his kin. The Durrington family though is a hot bed of intrigue, plots and secrets and Sarah decides the best way to find the most worthy is to sleep with them and discover their real secrets. Not only then can she accomplish her task but also expose the family in another of her best seller's.
When some of the Durringtons discover her plan a complex game of chess ensues, can she succeed and play them all and get her book published with their consent or will they stop her?