Hampstead, 1967. A summer of love, loss, and the unravelling of lives. Thirteen year-old Philip Carver navigates the complexities of his parents' volatile marriage and the tangled relationships of their entitled circle of friends. Amidst a backdrop of social upheaval and personal turmoil, a tragic accident in the Swiss Alps shatters their privileged world, leaving a trail of devastation and unanswered questions. Decades later, the past resurfaces, forcing Philip to confront the ghosts of that fateful summer and the enduring impact of his father's ruinous legacy.
