Janet Markham is excited that Edward Bennett, the man in her life, is coming to stay at Doveby House, the bed and breakfast that she runs with her sister Joan.He has a mysterious past and a job that keeps them apart most of the time. Edward hasn't been in Doveby Dale for more than a few hours when he discovers a forged painting that's been sold to the new owner of the local antique shop.With Robert Parsons, the local police constable on the case, Edward jumps into the investigation, taking Janet along for the ride.Can they work out who painted the forgery? Finding out where it came from proves to be the first challenge.Joan's still busy planning a wedding, which means she's too busy to help with the case. With suspects to interview and an expert coming to confirm Edward's belief that the painting is a fake, can Janet and Edward find any time to spend together?