In 1966, sixteen year-old Rob Elliott's father is the headmaster of Tidewater Academy, a private school for wayward boys in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. When he hires effeminate art teacher Bradley Baldwin on a moment's notice, it takes no time at all for Baldwin, Rob, and his cousin Carlo to become close friends. Rumors soon begin circulating that Baldwin is having an affair with fellow teacher Jeff Robinson. Even Robinson's wife suspects the affair, but before the truth can be found, both Robinson and Carlo are killed, rapidly followed by the mysterious death of Mrs. Robinson. Baldwin is tried...