When Nicola Stacey, discovers that Williamsons Antiques has been broken into and all of the stock appears to be either damaged or stolen, it turns out to be the first in a series of shocking events for Cliff Williamson. Over the next few months the mystery deepens and a series of revelations cause even more heartache for him. Williamsons Antiques was established eighteen years ago in the English country town of Woodford, located on the High Street alongside cafes and boutiques. Cliff Williamson is well-liked by everyone, no known enemies, a loving wife, three happy teenage children, he is on good terms with the other local businesses, and his best friend owns the local auction house. Who could possibly want to do him any harm?