The action in "The Style of a Crime" unfolds in the city of Rechion, the well-known setting of Bennett's novels. The escape of two inmates, the appearance of an unknown corpse in a neighboring village, and the adventures for uncovering the situation set in motion a series of events that will disrupt the monotonous existence of certain individuals, subjected to the sluggish atmosphere of Rechion for a few weeks.

In this apparent tranquility of decay, which is shattered by an unexpected incident, the camouflaged violence within emerges to the surface. However, the persistent silence of the individuals will determine the course of this small local chronicle and ultimately unveil the veil over their insignificant fate.