Dope

Monte Irvin, a polished alderman on the brink of becoming Lord Mayor, spends his evenings drifting through the elegant library of his Prince’s Gate townhouse. The former Territorial officer carries the weight of a flawless public image while his personal life—particularly a failing marriage—leaves him restless and increasingly dependent on drink. As mist rolls over London’s streets, his thoughts churn, and a nervous spaniel’s bark draws his attention to an unexpected visitor.

A striking young woman arrives, drenched in rain and mystery, delivering a half‑spoken message that hints at a secret rendezvous she missed. Her nervous glance and hurried words ignite Irvin’s suspicion, setting him on a path where political ambition collides with hidden betrayals. The atmosphere grows taut with fog‑cloaked intrigue, promising a tense journey through the city’s undercurrents long before the true danger reveals itself.