Zoe flies into the small Middle Eastern kindom of El-Saram on a false passort, issued by her employers, the UK government. She is looking for a spy who has gone on the run. But unfortunately for her, Roger Stonefield has laid his plans well and she walks straight into big trouble; as much trouble as a beautiful young woman can run into in a strange country! And soon her body is being bartered between rival groups in the convoluted politics of the kingdom. The only thing they can agree on is that they all want Zoe!