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At an exclusive private school in Switzerland, mystery surrounds the identity of the beautiful raven-haired girl who arrives each morning in a motorcade fit for a head of state. She is said to be the daughter of a wealthy international businessman. In truth, her father is Khalid bin Mohammed, the much-maligned crown prince of Saudi Arabia. Once celebrated for his daring social and religious reforms, he is now reviled for his role in the murder of a dissident journalist. When his only child is brutally kidnapped, he turns to Gabriel Allon, the chief of Israeli intelligence, to find her. Gabriel has spent most of his life fighting terrorists, including those financed by Saudi Arabia. Prince Khalid has pledged to break the bond between the Kingdom and radical Islam. Gabriel regards him as a valuable if flawed partner. Together they become unlikely allies in a deadly secret war for control of the Middle East. The life of a child, and the throne of Saudi Arabia, hang in the balance. Both men have made their share of enemies and have everything to lose.