Friendly, outgoing Englishman, Rowland Tymes manages the construction of high-tech plants in both the Soviet Union and Ceausescu's Romania. He excels at his job, relishes the social scenes of Moscow and Bucharest, and delights even more in having relationships with women in all three countries. The loves of his life are full of allure and mystery, but he's about to get in over his head . . . During his frequent travels, Rowland carries small parcels and gifts given to him by friends and colleagues. But when he realizes he has been a pawn in a high-stakes game, it's too late-the Russian KGB and Romania's secret police, the Securitate, are already after him. Accused of being a spy, will Rowland be able to clear his name? To say nothing of escape from the old house he's locked up in on the outskirts of Bucharest. Ah, love hurts . . . ABOUT THE AUTHOR-Brian Edwards was born in Brighton, England and lived in Communist-era Soviet Union and Romania. His fascination and interest in both countries remain alive through his Russian friends and Romanian partner.