Sir John Wilder has made his wealth and gained a hard reputation, but he's bored. He spots an opportunity to land a position as the joint manager of Blythe Constructions, a huge construction firm, with big finances.

After landing an £80m contract for the French, Sir John Wilder is made Special Envoy with Ambassadorial status. He is less than delighted, however, when he learns that Caswell Bligh has been appointed as his Minister, as well as being elevated to the peerage.

Lady Wilder is intrigued when a beautiful lady calls at home for her husband. Far from being pleasure she is all business - but what does she have to do with the Republic of Andarovia?

Wilder tries to broker a deal for British firms in Russia but his contact - Novak - is under scruting by the security services. Has Wilder gone over to the Reds?

Sir Jason Fowler is approached by a member of the Security Services, with a view to poaching Dowling. Lady Pamela has other problems as she attempts to organise her first diplomatic party.