Detective Adam Dalgliesh investigates the death of a young ordinand who died in mysterious circumstances.

Robert Hardyas Father Martin Petrie
Jesse Spenceras Raphael Arbuthnot
Martin Shawas Commander Adam Dalgliesh
Janie Deeas Emma Lavenham
Alan Howardas Father Sebastian Morell
Jeff Rawleas Father Peregrine Glover
Hugh Fraseras George Gregory
Clive Woodas Archdeacon Matthew Crampton
Tom Goodman-Hillas Eric Surtees
John Cleggas Father John Betterton