Major Harry Curtis finds his post-war fame and fortune overshadowed by a dangerous assignment and a lost love. Following his return to England after World War II, Major Harry Curtis, a celebrated commando, faces personal turmoil when his marriage deteriorates. He readily accepts a perilous mission, during which he is saved by Jutta Hulin, an Austrian woman who subsequently vanishes. Curtis is then seconded to Malaysia in 1950 to aid the Malay Scouts and SAS against a communist insurgency. The situation becomes complex when he encounters Jutta Hulin again, finding her in a precarious position related to the insurgents, forcing him to confront his past and present loyalties.

The narrative plunges readers into the immediate aftermath of World War II, quickly transitioning to the tense atmosphere of the Malayan Emergency. The story's strength lies in its blend of espionage, military action, and a compelling personal drama centered on Major Curtis's entanglement with Jutta Hulin. The author, Alan Savage, is known for his ability to weave historical settings with intricate plots, and this novel appears to follow that pattern. Readers can expect a fast-paced story that explores the moral ambiguities faced by soldiers in conflict zones.