This sequel to London Match continues the story of secret agent Bernard Samson at the point where his wife, Fiona, has apparently defected to the KGB. Samson, himself under suspicion as a double agent, must follow a trail designed to uncover vast sums of money in London, Washington and Berlin. Len Deighton began his successful career as a writer of spy thrillers with The Ipcress File. He has also written XPD, Goodbye Mickey Mouse, Berlin Game, Mexico Set and Winter.