46-year-old Emmie’s world is upended when her lover Josh informs her that her brother Ralph has been kidnapped in Switzerland. The pair embark on a thrilling, romantic adventure across France to rescue him, encountering an array of zany characters along the way. Their journey takes them from Lyon to Geneva and even has them attempting to steal Picassos during the World Cup in Qatar – all before returning to London for a confrontation with the Sheik and an ex-cabinet minister.

Swashbuckling 21st-century exploits abound in this globetrotting story, blending derring-do and amour. From Alpine intrigue to Qatari heists and beyond, Emmie’s mission to save her brother makes for a tantalizing thrill ride layered with romantic interludes.