A revised and expanded edition of Andrew Graystone's acclaimed exposure of the abuser John Smyth, the scandal that shook the Church of England
- The no-holds-barred tale of the scandal that rocked the Church of England and brought about the resignation of Archbishop Justin Welby
- Coincides with a major Channel 4 documentary to be broadcast in November 2025
A revised and expanded edition of Andrew Graystone's acclaimed exposure of the abuser John Smyth - the dashing barrister and moral crusader who secretly groomed young men from the highest echelons of British society and flogged them for his own sexual pleasure. Smyth groomed many of his victims through the elite Christian cult of Iwerne camps, and his grotesque practices were known to leaders within the Church of England. A cover-up lasting three decades finally came to light in the last few years, leading to the resignation of Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury. This substantial new edition coincides with a major Channel 4 documentary on the scandal by BAFTA-winning director Benedict Sanderson. The new edition covers:
the downfall of Welby
secretive network of wealthy Christians who sustained Smyth's abuse for decades
the chaotic Church of England review that was held up for more than five years
the police failures that allowed Smyth to go on abusing children until his death
and the struggle for justice and healing for victims in a Church that didn't want to know
