On the northern island of Fara, where temperatures soar in the nineties, a mysterious phenomenon has the local Met station and pub patrons alike scratching their heads. Amidst the confusion, a reclusive scientist and a sultry new secretary to a best-selling author may hold the key to unraveling the mystery.

Night of the Big Heat
On the scorching northern island of Fara, a heatwave has taken hold, with temperatures soaring into the nineties, a drastic departure from the cool climate of mainland Britain.