Set in the North of England in April of 1912, the prosperous Birling family has gathered in the drawing room to celebrate the engagement of their daughter Sheila to Gerald Croft, heir to the most successful family business in the North of England. Their celebration is interrupted when Edna, the maid, announces the unexpected arrival of Inspector Goole, investigating the suicide of a young woman. As the Inspector’s questions unravel the mystery, secrets are revealed and each member of the family is linked to the tragedy. After the inspector’s departure, a few twists have everyone wondering what, if anything, really happened.