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Ian's trek through the Himalayas at the invitation of the enigmatic Daniel proves even more eventful than anticipated, as the drama and mystery of the mountains are soon echoed by the strange behaviour of his companions. For what game is Daniel playing - is he solely an expert tourist guide, or does he use the ancient trade routes for other, more sinister purposes? And how to explain the presence of the ever-watchful Miles, unwelcome ghost of Ian's past? Not to forget the irrepressible Vince and Greg, alias Rosie Sherbert and Pineapple Rita, travelling from Sydney to Edinburgh via Ladakh and busy flushing out political subversives on the way...