The Seductive Scent of Empire

The plot revolves around Ruby Parker, the Head of MI7's Red Department, who is hospitalized after an attack, leading to a troubling sequence of events for British spies in dangerous locations. As chaos unfolds, Patrick Atherton, the new Acting Head, exhibits suspicious behavior and harbors a disdain for the department's hierarchy, particularly targeting John Mordred. The story intertwines intrigue and betrayal as the stability of MI7 is threatened by internal conflicts and external dangers.