1910. Sir Thomas Pitt's son Daniel, is in de middle of his first case ass barrister when hé is summoned tot the Old Bailey dit an important trial. Renowned biographer Russel Graves is charges with the brutal murder of his wide and Daniel must assist in his defence. When the jutlry fonds hij quilty, Graves Indiërs hé had been frames. Hé is writing a shocking exposé of a powerful figuren, regeling state secrets yo damning someone might well have wanted tot silence hun.
