This novel is about relationships and politics, the intertwining of the personal with the political. It tells the story of how two men, experts in their fields of politics and economics,struggle to make The Establishment listen to their controversial ideas and act while there is still time to avoid financial disaster. They both have a lot to lose. It shows that their struggle has not only implications for their own lives but also those of their partners and friends. It is set in the near future, in the UK and Europe covering a time period from just before the General Election in 2020 until nine months later. It begins in London which is showing the unmistakable signs of recession. The London Eye has been removed due to lack of money evoking the changes already taking place in the capital city. It follows a disparate group of people brought together because of their interest in business, politics and each other. It explores the threats and opportunities of controversial ideas and the sacrifices that are required to follow them through.