The year is 1940 The Spanish Civil War is over, and Madrid lies ruined, its people starving, while the Germans continue their relentless march through Europe Britain now stands alone, as General Franco considers whether to abandon neutrality and enter the war Into this uncertain world comes Harry Brett ex-public schoolboy, traumatised veteran of Dunkirk and, now, reluctant spy for the British Secret Service Sent to gain the confidence of Sandy Forsyth, an old schoolfriend turned shady Madrid businessman, he finds himself involved in a dangerous game - and surrounded by memories