It is November 1974 in the depths of the Cold War. Distancing himself from an uneventful life in the UK to pursue new challenges, Will Lawrence embarks on a nine month study programme at a college in Moscow, USSR to undertake research into Soviet agriculture.

Immersed in Soviet life, Will befriends Tristan, a fellow British student, and Valya, an attractive young Russian woman.

Against a backdrop of developing East-West diplomatic and business ties, Will discovers some disconcerting aspects of life in Moscow, with threatening consequences for himself and his two companions. Resolving to unravel the murky events in a risky and dangerous journey, he pursues justice and retribution amidst a ruthless business conspiracy.

Can Will extricate himself as events spiral further out of control?