Part 1: The Letter in the Brown Paper Envelope

Part 1: The Letter in the Brown Paper Envelop...

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Part 2: The Case of the Four Resignations

Hamza and Brian think the source of the Trojan Horse letter might be hiding in plain sight. After learning about the petty personnel dispute that probably gave rise to the letter, they’re even more bewildered about how it ever could have been taken seriously. To get full access t ...  Show more

Part 3: Sir Albert and the Missing “H”

In a state of surprise, Hamza and Brian leave a meeting with the man the Trojan Horse letter was first sent to. And they learn about an internal investigation report that local officials have kept hidden, but which they think could contain a bombshell. To get full access to this ...  Show more

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