DCI Vera Stanhope investigates when the body of the co-owner ofa chip shop is found in his own freezer. A seemingly successfulentrepreneur and dedicated family man, Vera uncovers secrets,lies and some unforgivable behaviour as she tries to unwrap thecase. Once the investigation begins, it soon becomes apparentthat our enigmatic entrepreneur has left behind debts, brokenpromises, ruined lives and seriously interfered in familybusiness that was not his own. Who is responsible for thisunsavoury chip shop assault and battery?