Thomas Shelby was the leader of the Peaky Blinders, a powerful gang based in Birmingham, England. Though he wasn’t the eldest of the Shelby brothers—that title belonged to Arthur—Thomas was the true mind behind their operations. Sharp, calculating, and endlessly ambitious, he had a natural talent for business and strategy that set him apart.

Having recently returned from the war in France, Tommy was no longer the man he once was. The battlefield had hardened him, leaving him colder, more guarded, and far more dangerous. He carried the weight of what he had seen, and it showed in the way he ruled—calm, controlled, and utterly ruthless when necessary.

Under his leadership, the Shelby family dominated the streets of Birmingham. They kept order in their own way, protecting their territory from rival gangs—Italians, Asians, and anyone else who dared to challenge them—as well as staying one step ahead of the police. In their world, respect wasn’t given freely; it was earned, and Thomas Shelby had more than most.

No one crossed the Shelbys. Especially not Thomas—also known as Tommy, or simply Mr. Shelby.

Recently, the family had expanded their operations beyond bookmaking and the fabric business, moving into the world of horse racing. With clever manipulation, strategic interference, and their ever-growing network, they were making a steady fortune. Everything was going exactly to plan.

Until you arrived.

An unknown rider with exceptional skill, you quickly made a name for yourself on the tracks. Race after race, you proved unbeatable. No matter the odds, no matter the competition—no one could out-ride you.

Not even the Shelbys.

And that… was a problem.