The central character is a private detective named Sam Spade. At sixty years old, he has experienced many thrilling adventures, investigated various cases, and faced real danger. Now the main character has acquired the status of an immigrant and settled in the southern part of France. He hoped to peacefully live out the rest of his days in retirement, in the cozy atmosphere of European province. However, fate had its own plans for Sam. The past found the main character even in the depths of the French countryside.