The businessman Alkis Paizis is found dead at his summer house in Syros. Inspector Pavlos Paveris, who has recently been transferred to the island, eagerly takes on his first murder case.

When suspicions fall on Captain Andreas Anagnostou, the inspector finds an unexpected ally in him. Andreas decides to investigate the mystery to prove his innocence. The developments are unforeseen. A desperate chase begins among Syros, Piraeus, and Dubai.

Obstacles are scattered. Power games, smuggling rings, domestic violence, betrayal, and a great love. Syros, the beautiful lady, under the veil of ochre that dresses her, holds her secrets well hidden. Until they begin to be revealed, and a question spins in the inspector's mind: Did he really do well by trusting Captain Andreas?