Howson's Choice tells the story of the rise and fall of Joseph Howson who, after rapidly working his way through the education system, is crowned headmaster of the exclusive private school, Cranford College. Dr Joseph Howson is the brilliant, suave Headmaster of a great English boarding Public School. Inspired by actual events, Howson's Choice is a tale of the explosive consequences when the Headmaster has a series of encounters with a young call girl.