In this elegant political thriller, Pierre, a one-time best-selling author, agrees to work as a ghost writer for Joseph – a man who commands the political influence at the heart of the French State. Joseph is fomenting a conspiracy against the Interior Minister and will take advantage of his new protege to achieve his own ends. Soon realizing the life-threatening implications linked to his new job, Pierre will be seduced by Laura, a young activist. But is she really as harmless as she looks? Audacious and fascinating, this vintage thriller skillfully depicts the manipulation and commitment in the French political landscape.