Setting and Main Plot

The book's main setting is in the state of Kentucky. It begins with information concerning a woman of wealth who decides to move from Hollywood to Sweden. She contacts a family member about this decision, and the information is overheard by an inebriated listener. This bit of news is passed to rivaling TV stations.

Conflict and Misinformation

They connect it with the travel of a nominee hopeful campaigning for the office of US President. He has been misdirected by his hapless campaign manager. Both stations send several seasoned reporters to collect the salacious story. All three planes arrive in Sweden and chaos develops because of misinformation. The betrayals that occur during these misadventures cause their reputations to be questioned.

Character Interactions and Consequences

The woman arrives and makes a brief connection with friends of her deceased husband. She delivers a gift to his former classmate that is unappreciated. She settles in comfortably and is happy with her entourage. The reporters are suspicious of the news source, and he is incarcerated with the hopeful nominee.

Domestic Changes and Resolution

While husbands are absent, changes at their homes occur with their wives disappearing. The three husbands find that finances secured through corrupt means have been taken by their spouses. The men find their way back to less lavish lifestyles by honest means and find contentment.