While Robin struggles with changes in her personal life, she and Strike are able to provide some comfort to a grieving father. The pair interview more key players in the case and work closely with the police, still honing in on the blackmailer’s elusive accomplice.

After their trip to a manor estate almost ends in disaster, Robin finally shares her personal struggles with Strike, and the pair reach a new understanding.

As the police arrest a suspect, things finally click into place for Strike - but with his partner unwittingly walking into danger, the solving of the case might have come too late for Robin. Show less