Brutal violence has swept across a strife-torn Poland, a spark that could set the Soviet prison of Eastern Europe ablaze.
Desperate to avoid history repeating itself, the West has dangerous plans, and Bill Cable, now the British Ambassador in Vienna, finds himself in grave danger. He is being hunted.
The faceless men and women trailing him will do anything to stop the fall of the Soviet Union, even if it means the fall of Cable. To prove their intent, they kidnap his daughter, Sarah.
But who will he betray, Sarah or his country and the freedom of millions?
Praise for Michael Hartland:
'One of the best thrillers I have ever read' -
The Independent
'A stunning display of diplomatic and undercover know-how, SAS dare-devilry and global double-cross' -
The Sunday Times
'Very good Indeed - a cross between le Carre without the longeurs and Adam Hall with intellect' -
The Guardian