America is reeling from the Iran hostage crisis, which is threatening to
topple the Carter presidency, and Claire Brooks is reeling from the
collapse of her marriage. Frantic to escape the wreckage, she hops a
plane to Amsterdam, which turns out to be packed with visitors, some
noisily celebrating the new queen's coronation, and some quietly
plotting a response to Iran. Claire couldn't find Iran on a map, but a
reckless one-night stand with a reporter lands her in the thick of the
intrigue, where even tulips can pack a threat. She's already learned she
cannot trust her husband, and now she's stumbled into a world where
everybody's loyalty is up for grabs.