When a fire destroys a landmark home in Hastings and 'national treasure' Sir Arthur Sutton's body is found in the debris, it seems that arson may be to blame.

But who would want the old man dead? Could it be his children - both with a strong motive? Or his ex-wife? His live-in caregiver? Or perhaps it's one of those Westminster 'chums' he got to know during his short spell in the Cabinet? Boyd had better find out before he becomes another detail for someone to tidy up.