Shardlake hears a shocking allegation that incriminates Cromwell, and could put himself in danger.

Another death leads Shardlake to a gruesome discovery, changing the course of the investigation.

Shardlake feels the wrath of Cromwell, but he returns in hope that he may finally unravel the truth.

Shardlake travels to Scarnsea to begin his investigation into a brutal murder at a remote monastery.