Step into the gritty post-war world of an astute private investigator navigating the murky underbelly of London. Each case plunges him into a labyrinth of deceit, where he confronts powerful adversaries and uncovers far-reaching conspiracies. This series delivers thrilling suspense, rich historical atmosphere, and sharp deductive reasoning that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
Leeds, 1954: When Joanna Hart came into his office, enquiry agent Dan Markham thought it would be an easy case. As the evidence piles against him, he realises someone has set him up. But can he hope to be any match against a killer who has spies on every corner of Leeds and a reach that goes all the way to Whitehall?
Leeds, 1957: When enquiry agent Dan Markham and his new partner, retired Detective Sergeant Baker, take on a missing persons case, a simple matter turns into a murder investigation when a body is recovered from the River Aire.