Payment in Blood

A playwright's shocking murder on a remote Scottish estate thrusts aristocratic Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers into a complex investigation with no local authority. As they delve into the case, which involves high-profile suspects including a leading actress and a prominent producer, they navigate intricate human emotions and relationships. The investigation reveals deep-seated motives and connections, challenging Lynley and Havers to confront both the darkness of the past and the intricacies of the human heart.