How does The Reverend Gwyon react to the death of his wife while they are cruising off the coast of Spain? How does his mother react?

What does Cremer the art critic do when Wyatt Gwyon refuses to pay him a bribe for good publicity?

What is the relationship between Esther, Wyatt Gwyon's wife, and Otto the aspiring novelist?

What is the primary motivation of Fuller, Recktall Brown's servant and art forger?

How are Esmé the artist and Chaby the drug addict connected? What does Otto think of this relationship?

What is the relationship between Otto, the writer, and Agnes Deigh?

Why does Otto keep returning to Central America from New York City?

Does Mr. Pivner live a secret life and if so, what is it? Why does he use hypodermic needles?

What causes Otto's flight to make an emergency landing on the beach...