Published by Macmillan, London; 1999. 8vo. 533pp. First edition, first impression. Condition: Near Fine/Very Good+
Bound in original red cloth boards with title in gold to the spine. The binding is square and tight, in very smart condition, with no marks or damage, save for a touch of bumping to the spine ends and corners. Inside, the pages are clean and bright, free from blemishes or wear, with just a little spotting to the top edge. There are some small check marks next to the list of the author's previous titles.
The book is housed in its smart, first-issue dust jacket. It is vibrant and bright, with no marks and only minor shelf wear at the edges.
In all, this is a lovely example of this first edition of Colin Forbes' 25th novel. The island state - Britain - is in mortal danger. The Prime Minister has been assassinated. Paula Grey rescues a key American from a brutal attempt on his life. Is a giant power determined to absorb Britain into its own system? Enemies flood into the country. The noose tightens. Attempts are made to kidnap Tweed, to kill Paula. The spectacular climax takes place on Romney Marsh as a hostile naval task force approaches Britain. This is Forbes' most prophetic and chilling novel yet - A must-have for any Forbes collector.