Criminal investigator Stanislav Tikhonov is investigating the murder of the young, talented journalist Tatyana Aksenova, which took place shortly after her return from a business trip to the city of Rovno. A note containing threats against her is found in the murdered woman's handbag. This seemingly indisputable piece of evidence leads the investigation in the wrong direction. Everything points to a crime of jealousy. The criminal is found, but something tells Tikhonov that the killer is not at all who they suspect...