The last months of French control in Algeria descend into bloody chaos following the failure of a rebel plot to overthrow General de Gaulle. In this anarchy and confusion the rebels' hoard of 1000 kilobars of gold is hidden, triggering a tense game of cat and mouse which continues over several decades. The intricately crafted plot of this gripping thriller links historical events spanning fifty years; the Algerian revolution, the growth of the European New Right, and the rise of Islamic Jihadists. The emotions and motivations of the protagonists are woven into a tense account of love and betrayal, and of murder and revenge. This novel is intelligent, thrilling, sensitive, compassionate, and - above all - beautifully written.