A Lawless Place

Edward Brazier is recruited by Prime Minister William Pitt to investigate smuggling in Deal, but his focus is diverted by his love for Betsy, who is trapped in a miserable marriage. After thwarting her husband's plan to take her away, Brazier becomes a prisoner himself, relying on his wit and deception to escape and infiltrate the local smuggling rings. As he navigates dangerous alliances and rising suspicions, he must determine if he can outsmart his foes and achieve justice.