The couple live on the North Shore of Long Island, New York, what is often referred to as the Gold Coast. John Sutter lives a life of wealth and privilege, though the wealth is primarily that of his wife's family. Though John is a successful attorney and descends from a family with an excellent reputation, being married to Susan increases his status in the social class that they exist in. Having grown accustomed to his life and the things that come with it, Sutter is shocked to learn that his new neighbor is a mafia don, and that the man seems intent on being friends. Though Sutter initially rebuffs Frank Bellarosa's hand in friendship, Sutter eventually does find himself involved with the don for various reasons, ranging from what seems to be...