The Big Story

The narrative follows journalist Richard Ashley as he uncovers a major scandal involving Italy's corrupt elite, particularly focusing on the Duke of Orgagna. As he delves deeper into the corruption surrounding the duke's estate, Ashley becomes romantically entangled with the duke's wife, complicating his pursuit of the truth. This passionate involvement intertwines with themes of deceit and mortality, transforming what should be his career-defining story into a perilous situation that could ultimately cost him his life.