Episode 2

British Intelligence man, Sir Gerald Tarrant, is missing presumed dead in the Gorges du Tarn.

Then Modesty finds an injured man on a ledge opposite the spot where Sir Gerald's car went over the cliff. Was he a witness to what happened? If only he could remember.

Meanwhile, Willie Garvin is puzzled by a case of blackmail that doesn't seem to add up.

Adapted from Peter O'Donnell's novel by Stef Penney about Modesty Blaise, former head of an international crime operation.

Modesty Blaise . . . Daphne Alexander
Willie Garvin . . . Paul Bazely
Sir Gerald Tarrant . . . Ian McNeice
Clare . . . Clare Grogan
Sexton/Colonel Jim . . . Ewan Bailey
Lady Janet . . . Sara Markland
Quinn . . . John Ramm

With music by Will Gregory, arranged by Ian Gardiner and performed by the National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Ben Foster.

Sound by David Thomas
Director: Kate McAll

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in February 2017.