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Over 15 million books sold in the German-speaking world alone. The citizens of the English town of Ludlow are deeply shocked when the local deacon is accused and arrested for a serious crime. Shortly thereafter, he is found dead in police custody. On behalf of Scotland Yard, Sergeant Barbara Havers attempts to shed light on the mysterious incidents. At first, everything indeed points to the suicide of a desperate man. However, Barbara and DI Thomas Lynley do not trust this version of events. Together, they take a closer look behind the idyllic facade of Ludlow and discover that almost everyone here has something to hide. The 20th case for Inspector Thomas Lynley and Barbara Havers.