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In this thrilling novel by Jeffrey Archer, the story revolves around William Warwick, who aspires to be a detective despite his father's wishes for him to pursue law. After graduating from university, William joins London's Metropolitan Police Force, embarking on a career that will shape his life. His journey begins on the beat under the guidance of Constable Fred Yates and leads to his first major case in Scotland Yard's arts and antiquities squad, where he investigates the theft of a priceless Rembrandt from the Fitzmolean Museum. During the investigation, he meets Beth Rainsford, a research assistant at the gallery, and falls deeply in love with her, unaware that she harbors a significant secret. As William delves deeper into the case, he encounters the cunning art collector Miles Faulkner and his shrewd lawyer, Booth Watson QC, who are determined to evade justice. Meanwhile, Faulkner's wife, Christina, forms a friendship with William, leaving him uncertain of her true loyalties. This novel marks the beginning of a new series, chronicling William Warwick’s life as both a family man and a detective, as he confronts a formidable criminal adversary. Through a narrative filled with twists and emotional depth, it promises to establish William Warwick as one of Archer's most memorable characters.