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After his partner Sadie throws him out of his apartment, Jake embarks on a series of comedic and philosophical adventures. Jake seeks accommodation and reconnects with old friends, including his ex-lover, Annandine, and Hugo Belfounder, a philosopher whose ideas about authenticity deeply influence Jake. Hugo, a former fireworks factory owner, now leads a simple life, which leads Jake to question his own values. At the same time, Jake becomes embroiled in a love triangle with Annandine and her sister Sadie, as well as with movie star Lefty Todd, which further complicates his relationships.

The novel is a satire of 1950s London society, but also a philosophical meditation on freedom and responsibility. Jake's search for identity leads him through a series of unusual situations, including stealing a movie star's dog and attempting to write his own work. In the end, Jake embraces a more modest life, realizing that true freedom lies in embracing reality, not escaping it. Murdoch masterfully combines humor, irony and deep philosophical questions, creating a portrait of a man trapped "under the web" of his own illusions.