Political thriller by Booker Prize winning Australian novelist. Alan Sheriff, a celebrated author and war hero, lives in a country that was once a friend of the West but is now the enemy, and whose people suffer greatly under the cruel regime of a tyrant known as The Great Uncle. However, his life and those of his friends and family are threatened when he is forced by The Great Uncle to write a propaganda novel, portraying the tyrant as his nation's saviour. Alan must choose between his principles and his life, completing the book within three months - or else. Author's other books include 'An Angel in Australia' and 'Schindler's Ark'.