Once more Sam Durell rides high on the wanted lists in both Peking and Moscow. Once more he is forced to pit his wits against the formidable Madame Hung, the arch-mistress of intrigue. Once more he assumes her demise only to find she has survived to fight again. Once more he is baited into a trap, this time by the mysterious Maltese heiress, Anna-Maria, and none other than Sam's own boss, General McFee of K Section. A relentless suspenseful chase across NorthAfrica, into Malta and tight intrigue. **From Back Cover Blurb**