The plot revolves around British aristocratic detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and his working-class partner, Sergeant Barbara Havers, as they solve crimes interwoven with social issues. As the 8th Earl of Asherton, Lynley is from the highest aristocratic order of Britain outside the royal family, while Havers is a perceptive woman who cannot boast a rich heritage. The divide in their social status often makes for interesting conversations and differing perspectives that explore the themes of class and gender.或许龙霆还不知道自己小金库里的金额代表多少，但他礼还没有买，就开始抠门了，不仅不想送阳阳喜欢的，还想把自己不喜欢的寒假作业也送给阳阳一份。