On the seashore, the body of a student from Saint Anselm’s theological college is found. His well-off father demands a detailed investigation. As Commander Adam Dalgliesh begins the case, he encounters new tragedies: the archdeacon—who planned to close the educational institution—has been cruelly murdered, and the priest’s sister has been thrown down the stairs.
What are the motives of the criminal sowing chaos in one of England’s most prestigious colleges?
Soon, Dalgliesh realizes that both the teachers and the students are hiding their secrets.