The story revolves around Henry Arthur Milton, known as The Ringer, a notorious assassin returning to London for revenge. Inspector Wembury, newly appointed to the Deptford Division, faces challenges as he navigates his superior's ambitious ideas and his fiancée's connection to a criminal lawyer, Maurice Meister, linked to past injustices. As Wembury grapples with personal and professional turmoil, the re-emergence of The Ringer complicates matters, setting the stage for a tense confrontation. The narrative features a large cast, enhancing the intricate plot.
