April, 1986: American airplanes stationed in Britain attack Libya. Civilian casualties are heavy; world opinion is outraged.University lecturer Loretta Lawson is staying in the country for a few days' rest. But she is soon pitchforked into an alarming world of vigilante attacks, peace protesters, domestic violence and international intrigue – a criss-cross trail of mystery with a startling and fearful conclusion.'I love Loretta' – P.D. James