In Rome the severed hand of a retired MI6 executive is found holding a bagcontaining 30 silver pieces. Meanwhile in London MI6 agent Paul Aston is nearthe point... » 

In Rome the severed hand of a retired MI6 executive is found holding a bagcontaining 30 silver pieces. Meanwhile in London MI6 agent Paul Aston is nearthe point of quitting. He has been passed over for one promotion too many andhis colleagues treat him like a leper so when he is approached to head up anew task force he jumps at the chance. Aston must investigate the death ofanother agent. Though the death at first appears to be a heart attack as Astondigs deeper he uncovers a conspiracy that dates back to the dying days of theSoviet Union. What will happen if Aston decides to unveil the truth? «