Synopsis

Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope examines the death of Jenny Lister, a social worker widely admired for her integrity and warmth. Yet, within the strained confines of a stretched social services department, a particularly troubling case – the death of a child – appears to be central to understanding her murder. As Vera delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers the truth behind Jenny's demise: a hidden secret, fiercely guarded by a killer determined to keep it buried.