The director of a department store is murdered. He is discovered in a park, a bunch of daffodils on his chest.

The town of Carzac Shakespeare suffered a violent attack that caused a fire in the local factory. Many dead and wounded. Two citizens investigate the drama and discover that its origin could be criminal.

A young, idle, half-mad man kidnaps a wealthy woman and confines her to the trunk of his car. He drives very close to the police who are watching his victim's house. He talks to the police and accentuates the danger more and more.

Married to a younger woman, Jacob sinks into jealousy, alcohol and violence.