A Fearsome Doubt

In 1912, Ian Rutledge played a pivotal role in convicting Ben Shaw for the murders of elderly women, but seven years later, Shaw's widow, Nell, reopens the case with claims of her husband's innocence. As Rutledge grapples with the implications of her evidence, he finds himself haunted by memories of his own wartime experiences, including a troubling past that resurfaces amid a chilling murder investigation. Encounters with a diverse cast of characters—each with their own burdens—complicate his efforts to navigate this dangerous labyrinth of secrets and unresolved trauma. With the specter of his shell shock and the voice of a fallen soldier echoing in his mind, Rutledge must confront both the past and the present as he attempts to uncover the truth.