The murder of a local Doctor leaves a small village in shock and confusion as traditional English summer fetes; flower shows and an annual clay pigeon shoot event open their doors up in Lavender.
Detective Chief Inspector Harry Watchole and his Sergeant are drawn to the case which involves deceit, suspicion and a string of grisly murders that began almost 50 years ago.
Everyone is a suspect as the investigation reveals old friends, acquaintances and enemies around every corner.
A second and third horrifying killing forces Watchole to run this murderer into the ground...