The first in a thrilling new adventure series Berkely Townsend is undercover in Austria, researching the fortifications against Russia. He meets the beguiling Anna Slovitza and assists her escape from Austrian soldiers; not realising she is a member of the notorious Black Hand society. Ordered by the War Office to recapture her, he soon realises they have another, very special, mission in hand for him.
This book is part of the Berkeley Townsend Books series and is book #1 in the series.