Sir Dennis Deane, recognized in the Honours List
for services to export by selling re-tread tyres and
second hand automobile parts to third world
countries; then takes on the position of Treasurer
for the Tory party in the region of Mercia. He
mixes with people in high places and ends up
involved in several political deals from which he
profits.
He uses his influence to support Paul Rugglestone
as Parliamentary candidate for the Constituency
but then hears rumours that the MP is gay and has
been accused of sexual assault against a young
boy.
Meanwhile the London Hospitals face financial
difficulties and Dennis uses his position as
Chairman of the Regional Health Authority to
make an overnight loan to bail them out even
though this would amount to money laundering.
At the same time his daughter Annabel causes
trouble as an Animal Rights activist and a
newspaper reporter, Henry Pye, faces threats to
his life as he attempts to uncover Dennis' many
and various corrupt schemes.