In Family Soliciter, part of the series Secrets of Scotland Yard, the story begins in the quaint village of Tewesleigh, where Harold Greenwood, a respected solicitor, and his wife Mabel are well-known members of the community. However, beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect family life lies a web of tension and unspoken grievances. Mabel's declining health is a source of concern, and whispers of discontent about Harold's treatment of her circulate among the villagers. The narrative sets the stage for a tragic event that will thrust the Greenwood family into the spotlight.