Romanus Cüpper is not only a police officer with the homicide squad, but also a passionate amateur cook. His job and his hobby have one thing in common: you have to pay attention to the little things.
A girl, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, is kidnapped by a man and taken to a country house to await the collection of the ransom. But several unforeseen events complicate the kidnapper's plans.
It follows the exploits of a small gang of jewel thieves who employ a little person as their ultimate tool.
