How two brothers, managed the death of their parents during W .W. II, the evacuation to England's South Coast, London care Homes and ultimately in the rough streets of Glasgow during the 1950's Derek and his brother were in and out of care homes and trouble. Dave a good time guy and drug addict was doomed from the start and Derek, the shy one, who supporting his brother's habit. Derek's loyalty to his older brother was absolute and resolute which shaped his future life. She was a young Australian back-packer, twenty years his junior with a secret and past relationship. Derek had it tough: a womanizer, a heavy drinker toughened in Glasgow and at sea. Now an international capital equipment Salesman. Carolyn had been through puberty, college and a broken relationship: they were from different worlds and incompatible. A customs officer, a hat and a snake charmer cemented their relationship, before they realized it, they were caught up in international politics, corrupt business practices, drugs, prostitution and personal tragedy.
From, an English village, to Glasgow, Derek in the Merchant Navy, Calcutta brothel and dodgy business in India, the dangers of Bangladesh and finally back to a tranquil English countryside.