London, 1971: Edward Heath is desperate to rush through EEC accession, not least because two-thirds of the electorate are against it.
So when a vice ring makes threats against the Prime Minister, Kramer, the éminence grise of the European Commission, has no choice but to take action.
But even before the fishing boats can begin their protests on the Thames, the counter-measures plan devised by Kramer and his English wartime colleague starts to take on a life of its own.
The fourth book in the Charlemagne series, but written to be read on its own, without significant plot reveals from the prequels.
Certain scenes in the text are suitable for 18+ years / 12th Grade readers only.