Adam Scott has inherited a single letter from his father, a disgraced British colonel. However, before Scott is able to understand the importance of it, his life takes a turn. Before he can grasp the situation, he is on the run. His lover is murdered and the KGB and CIA are on a hunt for him. All of a sudden, the powerful world around Scott is conspiring against him, much to his confusion, until one day he realises what the worth of the old letter is. Leading him to a safe in Switzerland, the letter has the key to one of the gravest secrets of the country. It is only up to Adam Scott to race against time to ensure that the letter serves its purpose cause now it has become a matter of honour for him. One of Jeffrey Archer's celebrated thrillers, the book has an enjoyable fast paced narration.
