As an old adversary reemerges, Monty is confronted with a potential problem greater than he has ever had to face before. Aided by his best friend and solicitor CP Lawson, they plan their defense in their normal non-litigious manner.
Set to the backdrop of two leadership battles at differing ends of the political ladder, our protagonists are aided by friends, colleagues, gentry and the somewhat unstable. They must manoeuvre from attack to retreat, before arriving at fortification and outright battle. When all their plans seem to be failing, the estate offers support from unexpected and slightly ill-advised activities.