Rare minerals have been found in the north of Togodo and representatives from six of the world's most powerful nations are desperate to win the contract to mine and export them. The new president Ben Mtumba invites them on safari to bid for the rights. MI5, aware of Amie's old friendship with Ben, fly her back to spy on him and ensure Britain's success in the mining venture. Should the new president prove uncooperative, they will support any one of several ministers who are more than willing to replace him as president.Between pressure from her own government and her loyalty to Ben, Amie is put in an impossible position, aware that both her life, the life of her unborn child, and Ben's are all at risk.To add to her problems, her fiancé Simon has been sent back to England and she has lost all contact with him. He is unaware of the drama unfolding in Togodo and has information, which, if it came to light would have drastic effects on the safari and the auction.
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