Cliff Hardy is at the party to look after the paintings and throw out the drunks - gently.
But there he meets Helen Broadway, who interests him; and Paul Guthrie, who wants Hardy to look for his stepson, Ray.
Hardy delves into the sleazy Kings Cross backstreets and lowdown pubs, following a twisting path laid by a hitman, a criminal
 with heavy political protection, and a seedy alcoholic member of his own profession. There's scarcely enough time for Helen
 Broadway, interesting though she still is.
Hardy pushes on to final confrontation. It's rough: the guns are out, and the odds are no help... 
      *** ✔️WARNING✔️ ***
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