The book follows the author's modern-day efforts to piece together what really happened on that stormy night. While the official inquest suggested a murder-suicide, many locals and family members never believed Vivienne was capable of such violence. Petraitis re-examines the evidence, interviews witnesses, and explores new theories about whether Vivienne was a perpetrator or another victim. The narrative highlights the flaws in the initial police work and the lasting impact the disappearance had on the small island town. It is a haunting look at a mystery that continues to baffle Australians more than fifty years later.