The story revolves around Lydia Fitzsimons, a woman who seemingly leads a perfect life with her respected judge husband, Andrew, and their son, Laurence. However, their world unravels when they murder a young prostitute, Annie Doyle, and bury her body in their garden. The narrative unfolds from the perspectives of Lydia, Laurence, and Annie's sister, Karen, revealing dark secrets and the devastating consequences of their actions.