The 9th Directive

'Pure entertainment espionage at its best'

It's been two years since Quiller was in Bangkok. Now he's back at the request of Loman, a top control in the Bureau. Quiller loathes the man but has to listen to what he says:

'In three weeks' time a representative of the Queen is to visit Bangkok on a goodwill tour. Since he is neither a statesman nor a diplomat there will be no political functions. There will be a day's yachting, a polo match, visits to hospitals and welfare organisations. One might say he will be our representative of the humanities.'

Loman pauses, and then: 'During the visit, we want you to arrange for his assassination…'

'Nobody writes better espionage than Adam Hall'