As Morse sees in the new year -- 1970 -- at an opera house in Venice, a murder in Oxford puts Thursday on a quest to find the man responsible. Returning home, Morse makes a new acquaintance, and old friendships show signs of strain.
A clash between rival gangs results in tragedy. Initial investigations lead Morse and Thursday to the door of a familiar face. Then tragedy strikes a second time when an Indian restaurant's customer disappears and a shocking murder is discovered.
When Morse investigates an apparent freak accident at Lady Matilda's College, he uncovers a potential link between a series of incidents across Oxford. Despite Thursday's skepticism, Morse becomes convinced the accidents are the result of foul play.
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