The jackpot of a lifetime: easy access to a luxury New York apartment, chock full of valuables, in the absence of the owner, hiding from the lawyers of his ex-wives. But before they can get down to business, Dortmunder’s team is surprised to learn that their favorite pub “Bar and Grill” is in the grip of the mafia, whose representatives suddenly decided that this place is perfect for a small scam and a glorious fire. For tactical and very superstitious reasons, the fate of the Bar and Grill turned out to be more important to the entire team than the huge jackpot. So now Dortmunder and his team are determined to work on two fronts - to fight off raids and at the same time rob the rich.