Fourth Enemy

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Daniel Pitt prosecutes a philanthropist whose charitable image may conceal dark secrets in this gripping mystery. As he rises at the London law firm fford Croft and Gibson, Daniel is named second prosecutor on a high-stakes fraud case that could define his career. The defendant, Malcolm Vayne, is a wealthy man with influential connections, celebrated for his good deeds. However, Daniel's friend Ian, a police officer, possesses evidence that casts doubt on Vayne's integrity. Under pressure from his firm's new head, Daniel must prove Vayne's guilt. Meanwhile, Daniel's wife, forensic scientist Miriam fford Croft, becomes friends with Rose, the wife of a colleague, and they immerse themselves in the women's suffrage movement. Miriam encounters women willing to endure hunger strikes and imprisonment for their cause, while Vayne's support for their efforts enhances his public persona. Yet, Miriam remains skeptical of his true motives. The trial intensifies as Vayne's political ambitions surface, and a key witness is found dead. During the investigation, Miriam uncovers crucial evidence against Vayne but is kidnapped by one of his supporters before she can share it. In a desperate midnight drive, Daniel races to rescue her from a perilous dungeon, jeopardizing both their lives and the case against Vayne.