The web of conflict between Nazi and Communist begun in Spain theatens to provide the spark for all out war in Europe.
As the dark clouds of war edge ever closer over Europe Tom Wilde and Lydia are now married and on their honeymoon when Wilde is given information about an old pupil of his who had fought in the Spanish Civil War. This leads to both his and Lydia's lives once again being placed in danger as they back to England.
Elsewhere the attempted assassination of the American ambassador to France and a plan to blackmail the American ambassador to Great Britain are coming to fruition and both appear to have their origins in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War.
What has Wilde's ex pupil an ex member of the International Brigade got to do with these plans and how will this affect Wilde and Lydia and impact upon the fragile peace.
Elsewhere the attempted assassination of the American ambassador to France and a plan to blackmail the American ambassador to Great Britain are coming to fruition and both appear to have their origins in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War.
What has Wilde's ex pupil an ex member of the International Brigade got to do with these plans and how will this affect Wilde and Lydia and impact upon the fragile peace.