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