The first of a series of novels featuring Thomas Kell, a disillusioned and cynical ex MI5 officer, who has been suspended in disgrace following an episode involving the CIA and rendition in which he has been set up as the fall guy.
Now re-recruited to work unofficially, as the new head of MI5 has gone missing on holiday in France and needs to be located. It transpires that she is the victim of an elaborate sting, involving a secret child she had given away for adoption. The sting is organised by the French Secret Service.
Very well written at great pace, with lots of well drawn characters, even those who appear only briefly.
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