Fifteen year old Marcus Rutherford and his younger sister Zoe arrive at their Uncle Reggie's estate in idyllic Sussex. Free from having to look after his sister, Marcus explores the huge estate to learn more about his uncle's mysterious money-making schemes. One night, the countryside erupts in violence, propelling Marcus into a great adventure. Going into hiding - with only a strange bandaged actress for company - wasn't part of his summer holiday plan. Will they ever see Uncle Reggie again? Will they ever make it out of the hole?