In 1952 Cardiff's vibrant Tiger Bay, Mahmood Mattan, a Somali seaman and petty criminal, finds his life irrevocably altered when he is wrongly accused of a shopkeeper's brutal murder. Despite his proclaimed innocence, he faces a biased legal system compounded by racial prejudice and a conspiracy, forcing him into a desperate fight for justice and his very life.

Why You Should Read?

• Explores a real-life miscarriage of justice against a backdrop of prejudice.
• Offers a vivid portrayal of 1950s Cardiff and its diverse communities.
• Examines profound themes of racism, legal injustice, and resilience.
• Presents a compelling and deeply human story of a man's fight for truth.