Synopsis

The body was discovered amidst refuse on the Tyne Bridge, a grim tableau that initially suggested despair. But Gentle sensed something else—a deliberate act concealed beneath the surface of tragedy. It was a killing, and one born from the tangled roots of enduring friendship. Who could harbor such malice towards a man seemingly cherished by all? The question hung heavy in the air, a chilling counterpoint to the mundane detritus surrounding the scene.