Sir Dennis Deane, recognized in the Honours Listfor services to export by selling re-tread tyres andsecond hand automobile parts to third worldcountries; then takes on the position of Treasurerfor the Tory party in the region of Mercia. Hemixes with people in high places and ends upinvolved in several political deals from which heprofits.He uses his influence to support Paul Rugglestoneas Parliamentary candidate for the Constituencybut then hears rumours that the MP is gay and hasbeen accused of sexual assault against a youngboy.Meanwhile the London Hospitals face financialdifficulties and Dennis uses his position asChairman of the Regional Health Authority tomake an overnight loan to bail them out eventhough this would amount to money laundering.At the same time his daughter Annabel causestrouble as an Animal Rights activist and anewspaper reporter, Henry Pye, faces threats tohis life as he attempts to uncover Dennis' manyand various corrupt schemes.