After a plot to assassinate the Czar of Russia is foiled by government agents, Inspector Thomas Chard is ordered to apprehend the would-be assassin, thought to be under the protection of a gang of anarchists somewhere in South Wales. Recently stationed back in Pontypridd, Chard' s focus is on restoring his reputation after being falsely accused of murder. But events soon overtake this aim, and his efforts to find the assailant are frustrated by a series of apparently random murders.As the anarchists plot to promote unrest, the body count begins to grow. Soon a local politician is amongst the dead. Tensions rise as the radicals fight amongst themselves. Still the killer' s true objective remains a mystery... one that Chard must solve, and quickly.
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