The Detective Wore Silk Drawers

In the dark and clandestine world of bare-knuckle fighting in Victorian England, Sergeant Cribb faces a daunting challenge after a headless body, with "pickled" hands for combat, is discovered in the Thames. To uncover the truth behind this violent underground, he recruits young constable Henry Jago to infiltrate the gang, subjecting him to grueling training and purification. As the stakes rise, Cribb must ensure Jago's timely exit before it's too late.