Màiri Maguire teaches all over the world, but on days like today she wishes she'd never left Glasgow! 8:10 a.m. on 15th August 1970. They’ve been in Paris only 12 hours. Màiri's closest friend, Lianna, is locked up in jail, charged with murder. Màiri is being hunted by murderous criminals. She never dreamt that travelling outside Scotland could be so dangerous. Major Ellis Peverel seldom leaves Màiri's side. Respected by the Paris police, shrouded in secrets, who is this man? Has he a secret agenda? Màiri has only 6 days to find the murderer. Can she free Lianna in time? Or must she choose between her friend's freedom and her own livelihood - if she’s still alive to make that choice....