Synopsis

Robert Jackson, a seasoned vetting officer known for his uncompromising nature, arrived in Tazbekistan and made the fifteen-mile walk from the airport to conduct the embassy staff appraisal. But the atmosphere shifted dramatically during a lavish celebration of the president’s platinum jubilee when a rebellion erupted, spearheaded by Natalia's brother – Neil's girlfriend. Back in London, the Permanent Undersecretary of State instructed the ambassadors to align themselves with whichever faction u