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The narrative explores the profound impact of a chance encounter in the South of France, where a character named Guest becomes captivated by a woman's vibrant spirit. Her influence leads him to reflect deeply on their connection over the years. As the story unfolds, it shifts dramatically to the eve of the Iraq War, introducing themes of political intrigue and the complexities of love intertwined with danger, particularly in the form of assassination.

In this novel, while the author explores the tyranny of erotic obsession, there also emerges an uneasy quotation on the odds in Thatcher's England. Murder, blackmail, jealousy and power complete the combination of forces at work. By the same author, Zig-Zag and Attempts to Join Society.